Question 1

what does getting colonic diseases mean in the long run?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The answer to this question really depends on the specific type of colonic disease you are wondering about. There are several disease processes of the colon, each with different outcomes and prognosis.

Question 2

high deductible. limited coverage of outpatient care. would really help to know what tests, evaluations are required to diagnose colonic diseases and follow it after treatment.?

Accepted Answer

High costs: Need colonoscopy, possible biopsies. Most of all need to see a  internalmedicine doctor/ family practice and they need to review your history and physical to narrow down the tests that are needed.

Question 3

can you tell me how is colonic disease diagonsed what tests are involved?

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Multiple ways: First being a thorough history and physical exam, then colonoscopy, either endoscopic or virtual, air contrast barium enema xray, stool cultures, flexible sigmoidoscopy, ct scan/mri. After your physical and history your doctor will decide the appropriate tests to order or perform.

Question 4

can diverticulitis disease cause colon cancer  later on over the years.

Accepted Answer

No: They are two different diseases. And there's nothing between them to relate them.

Question 5

what would cause a female in her 60's to repeatedly get thrush when she has not been sexually active in 10 yrs? have fibromyalgia, osteo arthritis, degenerative disc disease, acid reflux, ibs w/constipation, spastic colon - actually get spasms in various

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The : The reason thrush occurs when there is a health crisis is due to the fact that the immune system is working hard to fight off whatever infection is going on; in addition antibiotics kill a lot of the good bacteria, which gives the yeast an optimal environment to flourish in.
Fortunately there are good treatments available.
Take care.

Question 6

ileorectal anastomosis vs permanent colostomy had most of colon removed, no disease, possible ischemic colitis caused stricture  ?

Accepted Answer

I would go for: ileo-rectal anastamosis.  You can always go back to colostomy.  Consult with your surgeon regarding specific advice in your case.

Question 7

is inflammatory bowel disease a cause of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ibd is a risk factor for colon cancer. The risk in ulcerative colitis increases the longer you have the disease, and frequent colonoscopies are recommended with random biopsies to look for abnormal cells.  In Crohn's disease, the risk is higher than the general population, but is not as high in ulcerative colitis patients.

Question 8

how could a lack of fiber (roughage) in the diet be a cause of colon disease, including colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Theories: Of slow bowel activity, build up of bad bacteria creating toxins or toxic environment. And healthy intestinal bacteria with higher fiber diet may cause less colon wall mucosal irritation and less risks for cancer. Also theories of low fat diet and increased exercise lowering colon cancer risks.

Question 9

is surgery the only treatment for an intestinal stricture of the sigmoid colon caused by crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

The best treatment: Your best bet for intestinal stricture due to ibd is surgical resection. In patients who've had multiple surgeries/resections for ibd, stricturoplasty , where the inflammatory stricture is opened but not resected, may be an option.Still, surgical intervention will be necessary. Good luck.

Question 10

what could cause colon diseases (specifically colitis and ulcerative colitis) and abdominal bloating problems?

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SIJ Subluxation: ? About intestinal spasm causing inflammation, bleeding, &amp; bloating. These are symptoms along a spectrum from mild (IBS) to severe diarrhea (Crohn's) to bleeding (Ulcerative Colitis). The likely etiology of these disorders are varying degrees of autonomic dysfunctions.  IBS-D reflects parasympathetic overdrive &amp; IBS-C reflects sympathetic overdrive.

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Can diverticulitis disease cause colon cancer later on over the years.

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What would cause a female in her 60's to repeatedly get thrush when she has not been sexually active in 10 yrs? have fibromyalgia, osteo arthritis, degenerative disc disease, acid reflux, ibs w/constipation, spastic colon - actually get spasms in various

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Ileorectal anastomosis vs permanent colostomy had most of colon removed, no disease, possible ischemic colitis caused stricture ?

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Is inflammatory bowel disease a cause of colon cancer?

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How could a lack of fiber (roughage) in the diet be a cause of colon disease, including colon cancer?

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