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I've had Crohn's disease since 2018 and my recent MRI and colonoscopy show my rectum has narrowed. I'm currently on mesalamine, azathioprine, and Shelcal livogen do you think I'll need surgery for this or can medication help reduce the risk of a rectum blockage?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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If narrowing causes blockage risk or worsening symptoms, surgery may be needed—continue meds and monitor closely.

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