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What tests might come next to help narrow down my diagnosis, and what will they show?
You have IBD, which means long-term swelling and irritation in the gut. Your care team is still working to learn more about your condition.
You have IBD — long-term swelling and irritation in the gut — and your care team is working to learn more about your specific situation. Tests can help explain your condition in more general terms and guide next steps. Your care team is the right source for details on which tests apply to you and what each one is designed to show.
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