Question 1

diarrhea w/ blood, nausea and abdominal pain x/5 months. egd/colonoscopy show inflammation in lower esophagus, stomach lining and inflammatory polyp in transverse colon. diagnosed with ibs-d but ibd info says does not cause inflammation? or visible?

Accepted Answer

: Abbreviation does not clarify things, but I would say that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is different from Inflammatory Bowel disease like Crohn's disease that has inflammation of the bowels. EGD and colonoscopy being done suggest you were evaluated by a gastroenterologist and they had biopsies done that could help in diagnosis. You may want to see a second opinion if you still have no relief given tim

Question 2

my husband is 65 and diabetic, well controlled on metformin. he has a dx of parathyroid adenoma w/coma (parathyroid removed) colon adenoma polyp & diverticulitis. he eats lots of roasted peanuts. every 2 wks he has diarrhea w/out pain. diet? see doc?

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: "Peanuts are especially hard to digest, even though they are not nuts, they are a legume just like all beans, lentils, chick peas, garbanzo beans and soybeans. All members of the legume family should be eliminated if you are experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms such as pain, nausea, stomach aches, abdominal pain or diarrhea." Also peanuts can harbor mold which could cause problems.

Question 3

i had a colonoscopy cuz of nausea,bloating,cramping,diarreah.small polyp found,awaiting biopsie. what r all the diff colon diseases?

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Too big a topic: Can't answer "all the colon diseases" in this small field. The large categories are infectious, malignant, inflammatory, drug-induced, and inherited. The biopsy result of your polyp will tell you what kind it is and therefore what category it falls into. Someone your age usually has benign (non-cancerous) polyps that are found incidentally while a colonoscopy is being done for other symptoms.

Question 4

how does colon cancer cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Potassium wasting: Your colon ordinarily is involved some in ridding your body of potassium, and some colon cancers and infamously the "villous adenoma" precancer can pump large amounts of potassium solution into the gut. And any obstructing lesion can cause intermittent constipation and diarrhea. Best wishes.

Question 5

does colon cancer cause diarrhea every other day? im 39?

Accepted Answer

: While colon cancer is alway of concern there are many other conditions, much more frequent that would cause intermittent symptoms, such as diarrhea. You may want to start keeping track of food and drinks ingested, including inhaled/vaped substances if any as well as symptoms and then start work up under your primary care doc’s guidance.

Question 6

what can be the cause of bad colon pain and bleeding very much from my anus for 3 week. i keep diarrhea a lot sometimes for weeks at a time. i also have a lot of mucus and stomach pain under the last rib on my left side?

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Assessment needed: Let your doc know. Based on duration and intensity of symptoms it needs a full medical assessment. From inflammatory bowel disease to infectious colitis, a variety of conditions may account for your symptoms. The sooner you get evaluated, the better. In order to avoid ER, best chance will be through your GP/PCP.

Question 7

went to the er with a lot of blood in my diarrhea. they did a ct scan w/ contrast. there is mild diffuse wall thickening of the descending colon and parts of the sigmoid colon. also noted was a umbilical hernia 1.3cm. what could cause the blood ?

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Inflammation: The findings you describe is what inflammation or infection may show up on a CT scan. There are may causes of these findings that could be cause abdominal pain, blood and mucous in the stool, and diarrhea for example. To complete the workup, you need a colonoscopy for possible biopsy and and the colon can be visualized.  Treatment then can be started. I doubt the hernia is a significant problem

Question 8

what is the reason behind (diarrhea followed by constipation ) like in case of colon cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Partial obstruction : When the colon gets partially blocked (as in some cancers) stool can back up and constipation occurs. When constipation is longstanding, liquid stool moves around the blockage. This is called post obstructive diarrhea. Constipation appears to follow the diarrhea but was really there to begin with. In these cases a full workup and a gentle clean out is required. Visit your doctor for both.

Question 9

can infrequent receptive anal intercourse cause colon problems like diarrhea or even ibs? had diarrhea today after having intercourse last night.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: (I assume youn are using a condom so you don&#x27;t have an STD) I doubt it, unless you are allergic to the condom (is it latex?) or the lubricant used. 
Symptoms like this are usually caused by a person&#x27;s diet. It can also be caused by a disequalibrium of your intestinal flora/fauna. Try taking a probiotic for three months to improve this.

Question 10

what can cause colon pain (no blood, no diarrhea) after doing triple therapy & omeprazole for h pylori?  just left side/llq.

Accepted Answer

Scope: The best way to look for the cause is a scope. You may still have diverticulosis or a polyp. Also consider IBD or gluten allergy. Follow up with your doctor as required. All the best.

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Diarrhea w/ blood, nausea and abdominal pain x/5 months. egd/colonoscopy show inflammation in lower esophagus, stomach lining and inflammatory polyp in transverse colon. diagnosed with ibs-d but ibd info says does not cause inflammation? or visible?

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My husband is 65 and diabetic, well controlled on metformin. he has a dx of parathyroid adenoma w/coma (parathyroid removed) colon adenoma polyp & diverticulitis. he eats lots of roasted peanuts. every 2 wks he has diarrhea w/out pain. diet? see doc?

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I had a colonoscopy cuz of nausea,bloating,cramping,diarreah.small polyp found,awaiting biopsie. what r all the diff colon diseases?

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How does colon cancer cause diarrhea?

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Does colon cancer cause diarrhea every other day? im 39?

A member asked:

What can be the cause of bad colon pain and bleeding very much from my anus for 3 week. i keep diarrhea a lot sometimes for weeks at a time. i also have a lot of mucus and stomach pain under the last rib on my left side?

A member asked:

Went to the er with a lot of blood in my diarrhea. they did a ct scan w/ contrast. there is mild diffuse wall thickening of the descending colon and parts of the sigmoid colon. also noted was a umbilical hernia 1.3cm. what could cause the blood ?

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What is the reason behind (diarrhea followed by constipation ) like in case of colon cancer ?

A member asked:

Can infrequent receptive anal intercourse cause colon problems like diarrhea or even ibs? had diarrhea today after having intercourse last night.

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What can cause colon pain (no blood, no diarrhea) after doing triple therapy & omeprazole for h pylori? just left side/llq.

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