Question 1

what does getting colonic diseases mean in the long run?

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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

is colitis in your colon the same as crones disease?

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No: Crohn's is a specific type of colitis that can affect any part of your GI tract. Ulcerative colitis mainly affects your colon. Colitis is simply a word that means an inflamation of he colon.

Question 5

colon cancer any signs?

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Not always: Colon cancer tends to not have any signs or symptoms when it is early (when it is easiest to treat). That is why screening colonoscopies are so important, to remove any polyps that may become cancer, and to directly look for cancers. Colon cancer can cause bleeding from the rectum, tiredness from anemia, stool changes, or abdominal pain. Other things can cause this too. Best to be seen if ?S.

Question 6

whats the signs of colon cancer?

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None really...: In the majority of patients (over 80%), colon cancer is silent.  Symptoms and signs of altered stool pattern or appearance, weight loss, blood in the stool are often late manifestations of advanced disease. Unfortunately, these signs are nonspecific, and can present with many other GI issues--so don't freak out if you are experiencing them.  Just get checked.

Question 7

what are the signs of colon cancer?

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Colon cancer: Signs or symptoms can include any of the following, change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation, change in the consistency of your stool, rectal bleeding or blood in your stool, persistent abdominal pain
 a feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely, weakness or fatigue from anemia. Also unintentional significant weight loss can be a sign. See your md if these occur.

Question 8

what are first signs of colon cancer?

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Maybe none: First signs may be non-visible rectal bleeding, changes to bowel function. Early colon cancers will have no symptoms. Colonoscopy is a way to find a colon cancer early.

Question 9

signs of a colon problem?

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Many and varied: Depending on the problem, signs can include nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bleeding from the rectum, abdominal cramping, weight loss or gain or no symptoms at all. If you suspect some sort of problem with your colon, see your doc right away for an examination and evaluation.

Question 10

whats the symptom of colon disease and how you will get it ? and what's the best thing to do to

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Difficulty with BM's: Bowel movements are you a key to disease. If your bowel movements are too loose or very difficult's to produce that may suggest disease. The other aspect to look at is blood. If you see bright red blood or even maroon type stools then it's a something to consider to have a colonoscopy.

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