What Is Inflammation?
8. Diagnosis
Your doctor may need to perform a brief physical exam, depending on the nature of the condition. They will also need to know about your medical history and they will need to ask about your symptoms. Tests will need to be performed, and there is no single test that can confirm the diagnosis.
Blood samples may be taken and the blood can then be analyzed for signs of inflammation in the body. In some cases, imaging technology may be used to get a visual look inside the patient’s body to look for signs of inflammation. If an inflammatory condition of the digestive system is suspected then a colonoscopy or similar may be performed.
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