Question 1

does colon wall thickening mean that your colon is closing off/obstructing? also, is colon wall thickening serious?

Accepted Answer

: This doesn't suggest obstruction, but could indicate colon inflammation. Some such problems are serious, others not; it depends a lot on your symptoms and the reasons for the imaging you had. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 2

does ibd cause colon wall thickening?

Accepted Answer

: Any bowel inflammatory condition, like "IBD", can cause inflammatory thickening of the bowel wall.  Obtain a referral to a GI physician for guidance.

Question 3

does colon wall thickening go away once it is there? i had giardia 3 years ago and was diagnosed with diverticulitis by ct scan. does div have any other telltale signs by ct scan? im only 30 years old and have had zero constipation problems previous.

Accepted Answer

Colon wall: If the thickening was the result of only one episode of diverticulitis, it may eventually recede. Repeated episodes of colon inflammation could cause permanent thickening or constrictive scarring. A gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon can advise you best.

Question 4

i had an abdominal x-ray months ago which showed colon wall thickening with follow up ct scan recommended. i did a colonoscopy instead which came back fine. do i still need the ct? gastroenterologist did not seem concerned. thx?

Accepted Answer

: Trust the opinion of the gastroenterologist. A coloscopy is more revealing than a CT scan of the colon.
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Question 5

cat scan of belly revealed colon wall thickening and i have been having awful belly pain . what does that mean ? cancer ? infection ? inflamation ?

Accepted Answer

Consultation: The Doctor needs to review all the information, CAT scan, Blood Test, clinical exam, etc. to give you the answer.

Question 6

38 yof, hx of malignant melanoma stage ii a  in umbilical region approximately 15 years ago. cholecystectomy 3 months ago. began having severe pain in rlq and ruq. ct showed right colon wall thickening as seen in colitis. cancer concern or no?

Accepted Answer

Remote: What you described is not a cause for concern for cancer. However, pain does warrant an evaluation that can only be done on person and you should consult your doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

what are the symptoms of thickening of colon wall?

Accepted Answer

Maybe none: How was this thickening found? CT scan finding could see colon thickening of no consequence. May need colonoscopy to check significance if there is any concern.

Question 8

had a colonic (years also too)worried that shouldn't! feel fine but if damaged colon wall how soon would i know? or how soon for any other damage?

Accepted Answer

In the future...: If i understand, a while ago you had a colonic, & now you're worried about it. I can reassure you that if you had any significant complications from it, you would've known right away. The more insidious issues from this worthless & dangerous procedure is what it can do to your normal bacterial flora. But if you have long since resumed a healthy, varied diet, that should be ok. Lesson learned.

Question 9

what does fat density within colon wall likely representing sequela of prior inflammations mean?

Accepted Answer

: It means that in the past you had inflammation in your colon or large intestine that appears now healed and is signaled by deposition of fat in the colon wall in the current study.

Question 10

can you tell the spleen is enlarged during a colonoscopy, by the pressure or shadow of the spleen on the colon wall?

Accepted Answer

No: The spleen does not get larger because inflated colon.

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A member asked:

Does colon wall thickening mean that your colon is closing off/obstructing? also, is colon wall thickening serious?

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Does ibd cause colon wall thickening?

A member asked:

Does colon wall thickening go away once it is there? i had giardia 3 years ago and was diagnosed with diverticulitis by ct scan. does div have any other telltale signs by ct scan? im only 30 years old and have had zero constipation problems previous.

A member asked:

I had an abdominal x-ray months ago which showed colon wall thickening with follow up ct scan recommended. i did a colonoscopy instead which came back fine. do i still need the ct? gastroenterologist did not seem concerned. thx?

A member asked:

Cat scan of belly revealed colon wall thickening and i have been having awful belly pain . what does that mean ? cancer ? infection ? inflamation ?

A member asked:

38 yof, hx of malignant melanoma stage ii a in umbilical region approximately 15 years ago. cholecystectomy 3 months ago. began having severe pain in rlq and ruq. ct showed right colon wall thickening as seen in colitis. cancer concern or no?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of thickening of colon wall?

A member asked:

Had a colonic (years also too)worried that shouldn't! feel fine but if damaged colon wall how soon would i know? or how soon for any other damage?

A member asked:

What does fat density within colon wall likely representing sequela of prior inflammations mean?

A member asked:

Can you tell the spleen is enlarged during a colonoscopy, by the pressure or shadow of the spleen on the colon wall?

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