Question 1

what type of bowel (intestinal) diseases are there?

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In 400 characters!: Consider: IBD (Crohn's/Ulcerative colitis), microscopic colitis (collagenous, lymphocytic), IBS, dysmotilities, diverticular diseases, infiltrative processes, polyps, autoimmune, parasites, viral &amp; bacterial infections, drug-induced diseases, ischemic gut, hernias (internal 
 &amp; external), trauma, rupture/perforation, leaky gut, surgical issues/repair, dysbiosis, cancer, appendicitis, lots more.

Question 2

what is good method to diagnose small intestinal diseases?

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Many tests.: Doctors have at their disposal many tests to diagnose small intestinal diseases. Which test they choose depends on what they think may be wrong. Some of the available tests include small bowel series, small bowel pill can, CT scan, upper endoscopy,and many others. See your doctor to figure out the best approach in your situation. Good luck.

Question 3

are there intestinal diseases that can turn into septicemia?

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Yes.: Of these, typhoid and listeria are the most common.

Question 4

what is the best test available to detect small intestinal diseases including tumors .

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Tough question: It depends what is available. Video capsules have been used. From an imaging perspective some form of enteroclysis is best.  Probably ct or mr enteroclysis is the best test, but these procedures are not widely available. Even traditional enteroclysis is not widely available. Routine imaging is usually done with ct and conventional small bowel follow through.

Question 5

are there any intestinal diseases besides cancer that can cause pain in the left side of the back back or left rib cage area?

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Yes: Inflammation of pancreas, kidney and spleen can all cause pain in back on the left side. It is not feasible to provide a more meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.

Question 6

protein-losing enteropathy in the intestine. protein levels slowly improving. what is best treatment options for me? is lymphoma a cause or concern?

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Enteropathy: Protein loss from the gastrointestinal tract is usually due to the massive overexcretion of mucous from areas of overgrowth of normal lining. The classic is Menetriere's Disease which is an overgrowth of the normal lining in the stomach.
 Lymphoma can cause protein loss from the gi tract. If you have not seen a GI MD do so.

Question 7

immune mediated enteropathy.gluten free. ongoing bowel issues. not coeliac.any other possible food causes? corn possible irritant? gf food ubiquitous

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???????: There are many possibilities with gut sensitivities.A variety of food additives (#40 red or others) can trigger Irritable bowel symptoms. One GS patient I follow has test positive cross reactions to milk, casein,egg, corn chocolate and others but can handle small amounts. There are labs that test for IgG, IgA and IgE food reactions that might be available to you.

Question 8

high a/g ratio, low phosphorous and low urea acid. normal liver enzymes and kidney function. stomach issues and fatigue. what can cause this? liver or kidney issues? intestinal diseases?

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: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it may have helped had you provided the actual test results.     Wish you good health!

Question 9

my 2nd gi doctor said the 3rd pathologist thinks medication or chrons disease may be the cause of inflammation in intestine. how can i be sure to know?

Accepted Answer

Crohns Disease: Selective immunsuppression with Remicade (infliximab) and steroids is a basic tenet of medical therapy for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Micronutrient deficiencies are relatively new and include replacing and monitoring for vit d3, vit a, zinc,B12, several other vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Bile binders/questran and avoiding fats can be helpful. Many are helped by avoiding gluten. Good luck.

Question 10

what medications are recommended for inflammatory bowel disease?

Accepted Answer

It depends: On disease location and severity.  Mild colitis responds well to mesalamine, while moderate to severe colitis, or Crohn's disease require either an immunomodulator like mercaptopurine or methotrexate, or a biologic medication like Remicade, (infliximab) Humira, or Entyvio.

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Protein-losing enteropathy in the intestine. protein levels slowly improving. what is best treatment options for me? is lymphoma a cause or concern?

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Immune mediated enteropathy.gluten free. ongoing bowel issues. not coeliac.any other possible food causes? corn possible irritant? gf food ubiquitous

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High a/g ratio, low phosphorous and low urea acid. normal liver enzymes and kidney function. stomach issues and fatigue. what can cause this? liver or kidney issues? intestinal diseases?

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My 2nd gi doctor said the 3rd pathologist thinks medication or chrons disease may be the cause of inflammation in intestine. how can i be sure to know?

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