Question 1

after surgery 14mos ago to remove rt colon and sm part of intestine. i have severe pain on left side upper abdomen and swelling. with burning sensatio?

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See your doctor: As unfortunately the symptoms you describe could be related to so many different issues that can't be accurately determined without more information, the chance to examine you and possible testing.  I would strongly encourage you to seek help in person when any symptoms is "severe".

Question 2

burning pain in left toe after surgery, should i be concerned?

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See your surgeon: This is probably from a nerve. You may simply have swelling that is impinging on the nerve. Have your surgeon check it out.

Question 3

can swelling of the ankle and foot after surgery of the ankle cause burning sensation in the foot? thank you

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Yes: Swelling could be pushing on a nerve.

Question 4

got a severe pulling burning sensation across transverse area colon and goes to the left, swollen on left, digging in sensation. pulling or movement, had this all day?

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Get exam: While this may be a benign condition ‘gas” it can also mean appendicitis. Questions of whether you had prior appendectomy, are having a fever, nausea/vomiting, and red/black stools, or even if you are passing gas, would be helpful in attempting diagnosis. Please send another request, but ideally call your doc, or get examined to truly discover the cause, and start treatment.

Question 5

burning pain in lower back right side colon?

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Recommend evaluation: It certainly could be a variety of things. Ibs, appendicitis, crohn's, gastroenteritis...All worth a visit to your doctor.

Question 6

burning pain in lower right stomach by the appendix and colon?

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Many things: This could be crohns, gastroenteritis, pelvic inflammatory disease.
If you symptoms persist for more than a week, you should probably see a doctor.

Question 7

i have been feeling a burning sensation and itching for the last 2 weeks around the outer area of my colon. what will be good for that?

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Hemorrhoids?: You might have hemorrhoids and if that's the case, preparation h should help. See a doctor if you don't get better.

Question 8

help please! could colon cancer cause abdominal burning sensation?

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Not generally: Colon cancer usually does not cause any symptoms until it obstructs, bleeds or perforates. A contained perforation causes pain, but is not characterized as burning, more likely as a constant sharp pain.  If you are concerned about abdominal pain, you need to see your physician asap.

Question 9

48y.o. constipation sufferer with collicky sore burning pain in the rlq in the area of the ascending colon, sore when pushed lying down. had a colonoscopy 6mths ago, h.pylori test w/ultrasound-all fine.  don't want a ct, would an mri help diagnosis?

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Yes, it could.: The MRI will allow a good look at that  part of the colon to rule in or out anything that appears swollen, out of place, or compressed to aid in helping to figure out what is causing the pain.

Question 10

colon cancer stage 3b but after surgery cea level dropped from 13 to 1.8 what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Tumor markers: Cea  is a tumor marker it does not occur with all colon cancers but the fact that it dropped so abruptly is a positive sign. The marker has the ability to be used to monitor for recurrence. This does by no means indicates you are done. There are a number of treatments for colon cancer and you should recruit the serviceces of a board certified medical oncologist for an opinion on tx options.

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After surgery 14mos ago to remove rt colon and sm part of intestine. i have severe pain on left side upper abdomen and swelling. with burning sensatio?

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Burning pain in left toe after surgery, should i be concerned?

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Can swelling of the ankle and foot after surgery of the ankle cause burning sensation in the foot? thank you

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Got a severe pulling burning sensation across transverse area colon and goes to the left, swollen on left, digging in sensation. pulling or movement, had this all day?

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Burning pain in lower back right side colon?

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Burning pain in lower right stomach by the appendix and colon?

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I have been feeling a burning sensation and itching for the last 2 weeks around the outer area of my colon. what will be good for that?

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Help please! could colon cancer cause abdominal burning sensation?

A member asked:

48y.o. constipation sufferer with collicky sore burning pain in the rlq in the area of the ascending colon, sore when pushed lying down. had a colonoscopy 6mths ago, h.pylori test w/ultrasound-all fine. don't want a ct, would an mri help diagnosis?

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Colon cancer stage 3b but after surgery cea level dropped from 13 to 1.8 what does it mean?

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