Question 1

would sigmoidoscopy performed up to the proximal sigmoid colon mean the doctor examined the proximal sigmoid colon or stopped right before reaching it?

Accepted Answer

Entire sigmoid colon: The report you mentioned used standard language for a complete sigmoidoscopy. The report is telling the reader that the doctor used a sigmoidoscope to look at the colon from anus to rectum up to and including the proximal sigmoid colon. The evaluation stopped before reaching the bottom of the left descending colon.

Question 2

had colonoscopy due to a change in bowel habits recently. most of the bowel was shown to be normal however there was patchy erythema of proximal sigmoid colon to the distal. says could be due to bowel prep.. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: The doctor who performed the endoscopy is in a better position to answer this question. The description you gave is not a cause for concern.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

how accurate are ct scans? is it possible that the doctor could mistake my ovary for something else in a ct scan? i had one done and he said the ct scan showed a low density structure in my proximal sigmoid colon as well as a mass in my right pelvis.

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, an enlarged ovary could be mistaken for a mass in the pelvis. An ovarian cyst could be described as a low density structure which could be near the sigmoid colon, but without seeing the images it is impossible to know whether this is the case. The best way to evaluate the ovaries is with transpelvic and/or transvaginal ultrasound. It may be helpful to have your doctor discuss the findings with the radiologist. The radiologist should be able to give some recommendations as to whether further evaluation with imaging such as pelvic ultrasound would be helpful or whether you should be referred directly to a surgical specialist.

Question 4

what does equivocal wall thickening of sigmoid colon and proximal rectum mean ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe thickened: The wall of the bottom part of your colon might be a little thick but it isn't certain. What that means is there may be evidence of inflamed tissue when the wall of the colon is measured but a normal colon is sometimes the same thickness. Most likely further tests will be needed, such as a colonoscopy. That will be a decision made by you doctor based on the clinical situation.

Question 5

how can i increase peristalsis in sigmoid colon?

Accepted Answer

: The sigmoid colon is a storage area at the end of the digestive tract. Its only function is water extraction and storage until an emptying event. Ability to empty effectively depends on contracting ring shaped muscle fibers in its walls assisted by the diaphragm and external belly muscles.  More effective emptying requires emptying more often so the colon muscles don't get overstretched.

Question 6

what does congestion in distal sigmoid colon mean?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: May indicate inflammatory bowel disease-talk to gastroenterologist.

Question 7

what does "sigmoid colon showed an ulcero-proliferative" mean?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor can expl: The doctor who gave you this report must explain it to you, if you ask. It basically means that there is an ulcer in this lesion in your colon, where the cell are very active(proliferating). This may be a benign polyp, yet you need to get it removed as anything which is proliferating can turn into a cancer if you leave it alone inside for too long.

Question 8

what is the difference between recto-sigmoid colon vs recto-sigmoid junction?

Accepted Answer

Different: Rectosigmoid colon is phrase referring to both portions of colon together. Rectosigmoid junction is point where rectum joins sigmoid colon.

Question 9

what could cause erthematous mucousa in the sigmoid colon found during colonscopy?

Accepted Answer

: That term by itself is not specific.. it means the inside lining of colon in the sigmoid colon was “red” rather than normal “pink”. It could be irritation, infection, inflammation. Would advise discuss with your doctor regarding the results as it pertains to your case and any biopsy results if performed.

Question 10

can a very skinny person feel their sigmoid colon? & if so would it be hard/hard to move?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: It would not be likely to be able to feel the sigmoid colon, unless it were particularly distended with very hard stool, which would be rather unusual.  If you are feeling something in the left lower portion of the abdomen, I would contact your doctor for a physical examination to see what is wrong. Good luck.

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Would sigmoidoscopy performed up to the proximal sigmoid colon mean the doctor examined the proximal sigmoid colon or stopped right before reaching it?

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Had colonoscopy due to a change in bowel habits recently. most of the bowel was shown to be normal however there was patchy erythema of proximal sigmoid colon to the distal. says could be due to bowel prep.. should i be concerned?

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How accurate are ct scans? is it possible that the doctor could mistake my ovary for something else in a ct scan? i had one done and he said the ct scan showed a low density structure in my proximal sigmoid colon as well as a mass in my right pelvis.

A member asked:

What does equivocal wall thickening of sigmoid colon and proximal rectum mean ?

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How can i increase peristalsis in sigmoid colon?

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What does congestion in distal sigmoid colon mean?

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What does "sigmoid colon showed an ulcero-proliferative" mean?

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What is the difference between recto-sigmoid colon vs recto-sigmoid junction?

A member asked:

What could cause erthematous mucousa in the sigmoid colon found during colonscopy?

A member asked:

Can a very skinny person feel their sigmoid colon? & if so would it be hard/hard to move?

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