Question 1

what are the symptoms of thickening of colon wall?

Accepted Answer

Maybe none: How was this thickening found? CT scan finding could see colon thickening of no consequence. May need colonoscopy to check significance if there is any concern.

Question 2

does colon wall thickening go away once it is there? i had giardia 3 years ago and was diagnosed with diverticulitis by ct scan. does div have any other telltale signs by ct scan? im only 30 years old and have had zero constipation problems previous.

Accepted Answer

Colon wall: If the thickening was the result of only one episode of diverticulitis, it may eventually recede. Repeated episodes of colon inflammation could cause permanent thickening or constrictive scarring. A gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon can advise you best.

Question 3

cat scan of belly revealed colon wall thickening and i have been having awful belly pain . what does that mean ? cancer ? infection ? inflamation ?

Accepted Answer

Consultation: The Doctor needs to review all the information, CAT scan, Blood Test, clinical exam, etc. to give you the answer.

Question 4

38 yof, hx of malignant melanoma stage ii a  in umbilical region approximately 15 years ago. cholecystectomy 3 months ago. began having severe pain in rlq and ruq. ct showed right colon wall thickening as seen in colitis. cancer concern or no?

Accepted Answer

Remote: What you described is not a cause for concern for cancer. However, pain does warrant an evaluation that can only be done on person and you should consult your doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

had a colonic (years also too)worried that shouldn't! feel fine but if damaged colon wall how soon would i know? or how soon for any other damage?

Accepted Answer

In the future...: If i understand, a while ago you had a colonic, & now you're worried about it. I can reassure you that if you had any significant complications from it, you would've known right away. The more insidious issues from this worthless & dangerous procedure is what it can do to your normal bacterial flora. But if you have long since resumed a healthy, varied diet, that should be ok. Lesson learned.

Question 6

what does fat density within colon wall likely representing sequela of prior inflammations mean?

Accepted Answer

: It means that in the past you had inflammation in your colon or large intestine that appears now healed and is signaled by deposition of fat in the colon wall in the current study.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

hello sir, my mother, is 65, and has diagnosed with a tranverse colon wall thickness 5mm, ultrasound scanning done, is it normal, what is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: Depends on diagnosis.  So far, you only have thickness, but this could be infection or tumor.  Ask her doctor if she needs to have colonoscopy for more accurate diagnosis.

Question 9

colon wall thick on cat scan, feeling awful for three months . weak belly pains losing weight pallet count high . i think i have an infection ?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilites: Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health, 
Thickened bowel wall means inflammation
can be anything from a mild stomach bug to infammatory bowel, to food allergy and many other possibilities.

Question 10

evidence of mild wall thickening in descending colon, maximum thickness is 5.8 mm. what does it mean & is it a cause to worry? is it related to cancer

Accepted Answer

Doubtful finding: It depends on why you had your Colon checked? So tell us your complete medical history and also what type of test was done which showed the colon wall thickening?. Any imaging study that shows slight/mild changes is of doubtful significance. So we have to rely more on your symptoms. Unless you have belly pain or problems with your bowel movements, you can ignore this finding.

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What are the symptoms of thickening of colon wall?

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Does colon wall thickening go away once it is there? i had giardia 3 years ago and was diagnosed with diverticulitis by ct scan. does div have any other telltale signs by ct scan? im only 30 years old and have had zero constipation problems previous.

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Cat scan of belly revealed colon wall thickening and i have been having awful belly pain . what does that mean ? cancer ? infection ? inflamation ?

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38 yof, hx of malignant melanoma stage ii a in umbilical region approximately 15 years ago. cholecystectomy 3 months ago. began having severe pain in rlq and ruq. ct showed right colon wall thickening as seen in colitis. cancer concern or no?

A member asked:

Had a colonic (years also too)worried that shouldn't! feel fine but if damaged colon wall how soon would i know? or how soon for any other damage?

A member asked:

What does fat density within colon wall likely representing sequela of prior inflammations mean?

A member asked:

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:

Hello sir, my mother, is 65, and has diagnosed with a tranverse colon wall thickness 5mm, ultrasound scanning done, is it normal, what is the treatment?

A member asked:

Colon wall thick on cat scan, feeling awful for three months . weak belly pains losing weight pallet count high . i think i have an infection ?

A member asked:

Evidence of mild wall thickening in descending colon, maximum thickness is 5.8 mm. what does it mean & is it a cause to worry? is it related to cancer

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