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?

Accepted Answer

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

have focal active colitis, acute cryptitis and acute abscess in colon & rectum. also doc said i have ibs and high crp. no medication/treatment plan. still in pain in lower abdomen left and right side. doctor suspects crohns disease. sound accurate?

Accepted Answer

: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) not irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Colonic mucosa is normal in IBS. Yes, your biopsy report is consistent with Crohn's disease, especially if those lesions are skipped lesions which mean in between the lesions are normal colonic mucosa. In the other form of IBD, ulcerative colitis, almost all colonic surfaces are abnormal.

Question 5

is it ok to take a colon cleaner supplement while you're taking medications to reduce acid?

Accepted Answer

No: They is no medical reason to colon cleanse. It is medically unsound and potentially dangerous.

Question 6

intractable constipation, not colonic inertia. non-medication treatment options?

Accepted Answer

Fiber,fiber,and more: Fiber as well as adequate daily hydration.Have you been evaluated by a board certified gastroenterologist?If not, do so.There may be more to the story , of which, you are yet unaware.

Question 7

does the medication tricor (fenofibrate) increase your risk of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not reported: Tricor (fenofibrate) is for cholestrol, & triglyceride reducing agent, use of  it may cause liver problems ( cirrhosis ), kidney problems, gallbladder problems with upset stomach  etc  but causing colon cancer is not reported.

Question 8

can a ahaustral colon be reversed with medication? i had a barium enema done that showed long standing colitis and a lead pipe descending colon.

Accepted Answer

Usually Not: The purpose of treatment of colitis and lead pipe colon is to diminish inflammation and prevent further damage. This appearance of the colon usually means multiple previous episodes of acute colitis and scarring of the tissues.

Question 9

does the medication tricor (fenofibrate) for high triglycerides increase risk of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: There were concerns decades ago about Clofibrate but they came to nothing. I searched the nih database for the past 20 years and found nothing, and it makes no sense biologically. If it did, the research piranhas would have grabbed it up -- it's all about trying to discover and prove something. The fibrates have saved many, many lives and i would not be concerned.

Question 10

colon polyps are removed; normal protocol; antibiotics, pain medication, and schedule a follow-up exam with primary physician w?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no reason for antibiotics after polyp removal or anything besides over the counter pain medication. You should follow up on the pathology results of the removed polyps; depending on those results you may need surgery, repeat colonoscopy in 3-5 years or nothing further besides regular surveillance.

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What does getting colonic diseases mean in the long run?

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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.?

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

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Have focal active colitis, acute cryptitis and acute abscess in colon & rectum. also doc said i have ibs and high crp. no medication/treatment plan. still in pain in lower abdomen left and right side. doctor suspects crohns disease. sound accurate?

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Is it ok to take a colon cleaner supplement while you're taking medications to reduce acid?

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Intractable constipation, not colonic inertia. non-medication treatment options?

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Does the medication tricor (fenofibrate) increase your risk of colon cancer?

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Can a ahaustral colon be reversed with medication? i had a barium enema done that showed long standing colitis and a lead pipe descending colon.

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Does the medication tricor (fenofibrate) for high triglycerides increase risk of colon cancer?

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Colon polyps are removed; normal protocol; antibiotics, pain medication, and schedule a follow-up exam with primary physician w?

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