Question 1

what can be the cause of swelling and pain in the upper left side of my intestine?

Accepted Answer

Intestinal dilation: First you need imaging or surgical visualization to know your intestine is dilated. With this knowledge, these are possible causes, adhesion, partial obstruction, mass, telescoping, and some other surgical issues. Hope you are under doctor care.

Question 2

can keflex cause colitis or swelling of the intestines?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Virtually every antibiotic has the potential to cause a type of colitis called c. Difficile colitis. Antibiotics kill bacteria.  Even as normal people we have thousands of different kinds of bacteria in our colons. When you take antibiotics, it kills some, which allows other types to thrive. When clostridium difficile thrives, it causes colitis. This can be life-threatening and require surgery.

Question 3

20 y/o f:hospital for vomiting & extreme abdominal bloating & pain. ct: colon was 3x normal size & swelling between intestines. what could cause this?

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Enlarged colon: Could be  Hirshsprung's  -congenital absence of nerve cells , or congential absence of muscularis propria(usually in childhood) Crohns disease, C difficile infection, fecal impaction, CMV infection in HIV, Chagas disease( South America) , use of risperidone, autoimmune, diabetes, hypothryoidism.,ischemia adhesions/ twisting/ volvulus ( usually in elderly), It is an acute emergency.Must decompress

Question 4

what if any,  inflamitory bowel disorder can cause joint swelling?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis...: ...Can definitely be part of both crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In fact, it is the most common manifestation outside of bowel.

Question 5

what causes episodes of extreme subcutaneous abdominal swelling? no associated bowel problems. ct shows nothing. dr is puzzled.

Accepted Answer

Peristaltic Activity: See: https://www.Healthtap.Com/#user_questions/1230889 ; http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/peristalsis discoordination of small intestine peristalitic waves, regulated by brain-stem (subconscious) 24/7 + local control, if discoordinated (easy), will result in areas stretched (painful, colic) ; localized swelling. The small bowel is constantly shifting position; thus location can change fairly quickly.

Question 6

my legs gets tired early during bowel movement, specially right one which has thigh swelling front and back?reason?

Accepted Answer

Thigh swelling: If there is definite swelling of the right thigh, it should be evaluated by your physician. Phlebitis or some other thigh pathology would be a possibility. Pelvic problems occasionally cause referred thigh discomfort also.

Question 7

perineum tear/swelling/itch, sometimes looks like it turns into a blister after straining during a bowel movement. have ibs-c. is this common? causes?

Accepted Answer

No, not common: No, not common but hemorrhoids or anal fissures are common with your symptoms. Go see a MD and get evaluated.

Question 8

straining during bowel movement causes headache an dizziness. is this a sign of a brain aneurysm, or brain swelling?

Accepted Answer

Neither: You are describing the consequences of a Valsalva strain maneuver.  The reaction is not unique.  Do not worry about aneurysms or brain swelling.

Question 9

this is weird.  it keeps feeling like my intestines are swelling.   i can actually feel it sweeling what's gojng on here?

Accepted Answer

The only way to : Really get a handle on this one is with a thorough medical history, physical examination & pertinent studies. Recommend medical evaluation.

Question 10

what is the treatment of swelling in intestine?

Accepted Answer

"Intestinal"swelling: When you say "swelling" are you relating your abdominal circumference to feelings of distension, fluid retention, constipation, overeating? What evidence do you have the problem is intestinal? Over what period of time have you noted swelling (acute/chronic/recurrent)? What are your underlying medical problems (alcohol, liver disease, gut problems...)? What evaluation have you had to date?

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What can be the cause of swelling and pain in the upper left side of my intestine?

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20 y/o f:hospital for vomiting & extreme abdominal bloating & pain. ct: colon was 3x normal size & swelling between intestines. what could cause this?

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What if any, inflamitory bowel disorder can cause joint swelling?

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What causes episodes of extreme subcutaneous abdominal swelling? no associated bowel problems. ct shows nothing. dr is puzzled.

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My legs gets tired early during bowel movement, specially right one which has thigh swelling front and back?reason?

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Perineum tear/swelling/itch, sometimes looks like it turns into a blister after straining during a bowel movement. have ibs-c. is this common? causes?

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Straining during bowel movement causes headache an dizziness. is this a sign of a brain aneurysm, or brain swelling?

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This is weird. it keeps feeling like my intestines are swelling. i can actually feel it sweeling what's gojng on here?

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What is the treatment of swelling in intestine?

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