Question 1

does it matter if my colon perforation is from tumor or infection. i didn't have screening before surgery. t3nomo?  no chemo.

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Perforated Colon: A perforated colon is an acute medical emergency, as you know. Tiny holes will heal themselves, but if it is due to an invasive cancer, especially when the spilled contents cause an infection in the abdomen, surgery and antibiotics are indicated. I assume you have had the definitive surgery for your stage T3 (liothyronine) tumor. Your surgical team would have removed the diseased portion of bowel.

Question 2

can you get transverse colon perforated-from having surgery?

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What kind of surgery: It would not be a normal issue from most surgery to have a colon perforation , but it is a possible complication of some procedures.

Question 3

my biopsy from july 1 showed abscesses in colon and rectum. getting antibiotics tomorrow but nurse said i will probably need surgery. they are painful and it is difficult to sit down and remain seated. how serious is this?

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: If you haven't already done so, it would be worthwhile to get an opinion from a colorectal surgeon.

Question 4

i recently had perforated colon surgery on 10/28 w/ 4 days in hosp. is it normal to feel uncomfortable pressure in lower abdomen when urinating? also how long is the healing process?

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: If your symptoms persist beyond a week or so after surgery, it would be prudent to consult your doctor to rule out persistent infection.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

i am having my colon removed due to pan diverticulosis. what can i expect after the surgery regards to diet and normal activities? i won't have a bag.

Accepted Answer

Diverticular dz: Extensive diverticulosis is one of the indications for total colectomy there did you get repeated infections, were you symptomatic with pain, fever , bleeding in stools etc. Removing the colon will still allows you to lead a normal life though initially you will need low residue diet, that means avoiding bulk forming food so that you,initially you have some loose stools but slowly will be adjusted

Question 6

how do i know i have a perforation of the colon?

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Sick: If your colon was perforated - you would be quite sick, and possibly unable to have a bowel movement

Question 7

is colon perforation a common side effect of colitis

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No: Colon perforation is actually an uncommon sign of colitis. Having said that, thosepeople with perforations have a very high rate of complications.  If your colitis seems to be "out of control" or if your abdomen is very distended, you have a lot of abdominal pain, or a fever - you should call your doctor, especially if you are on steroids or immune suppressives.

Question 8

do you still feel pain a couple of months after sigmoid colon surgery?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: I do not know where your pain is located or how frequent it is. There can be aching discomforts from healing muscles that may be more noticeable when you increase your activities such as walking or exercises. Also sometimes there can be internal gas pains that may come and go as the intestines heal after surgery. Check with your surgeon.

Question 9

if a person gets treated of colon cancer without surgery how maximum life he can live?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Too many unknown factors. Please discuss with his oncologist or primary doc who knows of his case details.

Question 10

why does a severely redundant loopy distended colon spasm and cause nausea? is surgery an option?

Accepted Answer

Unclear why: I do not think there is a known connection between such symptoms and a redundant colon. I assume you presented to a GI doctor with symptoms and he/she performed a colonoscopy  or ct scan which showed a redundant colon.  It's hard to prove causality. Surgery is a serious procedure with risks. Decision to have surgery requires weighing risks and benefits. Consult your doctor or a surgeon To discuss

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