High level of faecal calprotectin over ug/g

Hi everyone, I just joined this chat, as I am very worried about the extremely high levels of faecal calprotectin over 600 ug/g, could be in the thousand as ai believe 600 is the cut off point? I have absolutely no symptoms apart from a tiny bit of mucus in my stool. A bit of cramping now and then but nothing sinister. I actually thought I had IBS but now with this level I am thinking more of IBD and even worried about cancer! Anyone else with levels so high and no symptoms? I believe that a colonoscopy is needed at this stage? I had a sigmoidoscopy 5 years ago due to piles but did not show anything. If I had IBD that would’ve shown something I am guessing? Thanks all 

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  • Hi Macky-,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm not sure if you have a doctor's appointment booked, but your GP will be best placed to advise on your questions here, as unfortunately it is difficult for others to advise on symptoms.

    Do book a time to speak to someone if you haven't already. Otherwise, if others here have similar experience to share then hopefully you'll get some more replies soon.

    All the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Macky-,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm not sure if you have a doctor's appointment booked, but your GP will be best placed to advise on your questions here, as unfortunately it is difficult for others to advise on symptoms.

    Do book a time to speak to someone if you haven't already. Otherwise, if others here have similar experience to share then hopefully you'll get some more replies soon.

    All the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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