Question 1

i've had stomach aches for about 2 years now, seen many gi docs, upper endoscopy & colonoscopy found nothin what could it be?

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Any number: Of things could cause abdominal pain.  It does not sound like GI malignancy if your egd and colonoscopy were normal.  Common conditions that cause abdominal pain at your age includes irritable bowel syndrome or even gallstones.  Ask you doctor for specific treatment for your case.

Question 2

no diverticula found on colonoscopy. gi says could still be present on outside of colon and only seen on ct. may be source of llq pain. is this right?

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At age 33,: With no diverticula on your colonoscopy, I would look for another cause of persistent LLQ pain.    It would be unusual to suffer from this condition at such a young age.   And a colonoscopy should see signs of diverticula and diverticulitis in most cases.

Question 3

abdominal x-ray showed colon thickening. colonoscopy came back fine. no diverticulitis, etc. could the x-ray have been wrong or what could have been seen on x-ray that colonoscopy missed? this was x-ray and not a ct. gi did not appear concerned?

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: Were you experiencing bowel symptoms for some time? The colonoscopy ruled out the 2 most concerning causes of bowel thickening- inflammatory bowel disease and tumor within the colon. A rare cause like lymphoma would be detected by CT scan, but I think you should relax and follow the gastroenterologist's advice.

Question 4

constipated badly last 6 mths. lost about 10lbs in weight without trying in last 6 months. had colonoscopy last year. all ok. pressure under left rib ?

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Need to examine: Unintended weight loss need to be evaluated by a physician by taking history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to consult your doctor as it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.
Wish you good health.

Question 5

this is probably nothing but my blood pressure keeps going down and down each time it's checked.  i'm usually 112/80 but then it was 106/74, then 104/72, then the last time it was 80/54. i was laying down waiting for colonoscopy so i wasn't stressed.

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You may also have: been moderately dehydrated from the diarrhea associated with the bowel prep for your colposcopy. If you were not dizzy or lightheaded and did not pass out it will most likely return to normal when you return to normal oral intake and bowel activity. Like you assumed: "Probably nothing."

Question 6

could people with high blood pressure have a colonoscopy?

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Yes: As long as it is fairly well-controlled at the time of the procedure with medications taken at home.

Question 7

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

Question 8

can colonoscopy be performed on patients with high blood pressure?

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No problem: Whereas so many americans have hypertension, colonoscopy is frequently performed on patients with high bp.  You will be monitored closely during the procedure, and if any extra medication is needed, it can be given.

Question 9

mri rectum completed for rectum/tailbone pain/pressure. came back normal. would mri rectum accurately show the tailbone? should i ask for an mri of the tailbone specifically? colonoscopy normal. xray coccyx also normal. trying to find source?

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: Yes, your tail bone should be visualized with this MRI.

Question 10

can hemorrhoids cause you to feel pressure in the anal are?  i feel  a lump in anus . no bleeding or pain. colonoscopy done 3 yrs ago.  ok

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you feel a lump there which is painful, could be a thrombosed hemorrhoid. This just means blood in the hemorrhoud clotted. Go see your surgeon. The simple fix is to cut it open, and drain the clot.

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I've had stomach aches for about 2 years now, seen many gi docs, upper endoscopy & colonoscopy found nothin what could it be?

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No diverticula found on colonoscopy. gi says could still be present on outside of colon and only seen on ct. may be source of llq pain. is this right?

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Abdominal x-ray showed colon thickening. colonoscopy came back fine. no diverticulitis, etc. could the x-ray have been wrong or what could have been seen on x-ray that colonoscopy missed? this was x-ray and not a ct. gi did not appear concerned?

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Constipated badly last 6 mths. lost about 10lbs in weight without trying in last 6 months. had colonoscopy last year. all ok. pressure under left rib ?

A member asked:

This is probably nothing but my blood pressure keeps going down and down each time it's checked. i'm usually 112/80 but then it was 106/74, then 104/72, then the last time it was 80/54. i was laying down waiting for colonoscopy so i wasn't stressed.

A member asked:

Could people with high blood pressure have a colonoscopy?

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

A member asked:

Can colonoscopy be performed on patients with high blood pressure?

A member asked:

Mri rectum completed for rectum/tailbone pain/pressure. came back normal. would mri rectum accurately show the tailbone? should i ask for an mri of the tailbone specifically? colonoscopy normal. xray coccyx also normal. trying to find source?

A member asked:

Can hemorrhoids cause you to feel pressure in the anal are? i feel a lump in anus . no bleeding or pain. colonoscopy done 3 yrs ago. ok

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