Question 1

what is erythematous mucosa in the rectum?

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Erythematous = red: Erythematous simply means red. The most common reason is due to increased blood flow as part of an inflammatory process. Rectal erythematous mucosa also called a proctitis caused by sexually transmitted diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, infections and radiation therapy.
Rec.: see a proctologist for further investigation.

Question 2

what does it mean when sigmoidoscopy report says  mucosa mild patchy erythema found in area extending from the rectum to distal sigmoid. large fistula 1cm from anal verge at 6o'clock.opening 3-4mm?

Accepted Answer

Changes: Described on report are consistent with inflammation (patchy erythema) and a vicious tunneled communication (fistula) between the colon and skin and/or bowel loops, for example. Such changes are typically seen in inflammatory bowel disease, but other causes cannot be ruled out. Your main reference should be your gastroenterologist who would be best positioned to discuss findings in proper context.

Question 3

colonscopy showed erythematous mucosa in the distal sigmoid colon. biopsied. biopsy showed benign colonic mucosa with mild edema and focus with histologic features suggestive of chronic ischemic changes. concerned?

Accepted Answer

: 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, the finding your described is not diagnostic. However, you and your doctor should talk to the pathologist who issued the report to get a better understanding.    
Wish you good health.

Question 4

what causes granular mucosa rectum?

Accepted Answer

Previous: inflammation or infection  can result in the term "granular" which is used to describe the mucosa (lining) of the bowel as seen by the endoscopist. It is a "NON-SPECIFIC" (Non DIAGNOSTIC) term!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 5

my scope report says there was "dark blood in rectum overlying congested mucosa, no specific colitius/lesions seen." what does that mean? what is it?

Accepted Answer

Description: Your endoscopist must describe what they see and many of this is descriptive.  It is not normal to have dark blood in the rectum, but the report states there is no evidence of inflammation or lesions present based on visual examination.  The fact that it is dark, most likely means that it came from higher up in the intestines rather than at the site it was seen.

Question 6

what can i do to get rid of edematous mucosa in the rectum? i eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables daily and exercise regularly.

Accepted Answer

Probably surgery: If you are seeing "edematous mucosa" then it is falling out and will need to be removed or sutured back in place.  "mucosa" describes the lining of the rectum that should be well up inside the anus and not visible to you.  If it is being seen with an anoscope it still suggests some type of injury, probably from prolapsing (falling down) into the sphincters.  Hemorrhoid banding might work.

Question 7

i had a colonoscopy due to rectal pain. dr. took a biopsy. 1) rectum (biopsy): rectal mucosa with lymphoid follicle, no significant pathologic change. what does this mean?

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: Simply put "No significant pathologic change" means there is nothing wrong there and nothing to worry about.

Question 8

is this uc? colonoscopy report: pr normal. granular mucosa in the rectum & sigmoid (reduced vascular pattern). subtle rectal & sigmoid inflammation.

Accepted Answer

Biopsy will show: Diagnosis of Ulcerative colitis is complex and has to be verified by the biopsy findings (your dr most likely had taken multiple biopsies from different parts of the colon and sent them to the pathologist for examination)

Question 9

when i was constipated, i put a finger in my rectum and i felt a firm, spongey, roundish bump behind the anterior rectal wall (not on the rectal mucosa, but inside the wall or behind it). could that be my cervix or is it a tumor?

Accepted Answer

Likely cervix: For constipation - You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Wish you good health!

Question 10

had colonoscopy, impressions were nodular mucosa in rectum. ileum/colon normal. given flagyl. biopsy results pending. could this be cancer? i'm 36/f.

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Biopsy: The diagnostic gold standard for colon disease is the biopsy. I suggest getting a written pathology report of the biopsy taken.

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What does it mean when sigmoidoscopy report says mucosa mild patchy erythema found in area extending from the rectum to distal sigmoid. large fistula 1cm from anal verge at 6o'clock.opening 3-4mm?

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Colonscopy showed erythematous mucosa in the distal sigmoid colon. biopsied. biopsy showed benign colonic mucosa with mild edema and focus with histologic features suggestive of chronic ischemic changes. concerned?

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What causes granular mucosa rectum?

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My scope report says there was "dark blood in rectum overlying congested mucosa, no specific colitius/lesions seen." what does that mean? what is it?

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What can i do to get rid of edematous mucosa in the rectum? i eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables daily and exercise regularly.

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I had a colonoscopy due to rectal pain. dr. took a biopsy. 1) rectum (biopsy): rectal mucosa with lymphoid follicle, no significant pathologic change. what does this mean?

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Is this uc? colonoscopy report: pr normal. granular mucosa in the rectum & sigmoid (reduced vascular pattern). subtle rectal & sigmoid inflammation.

A member asked:

When i was constipated, i put a finger in my rectum and i felt a firm, spongey, roundish bump behind the anterior rectal wall (not on the rectal mucosa, but inside the wall or behind it). could that be my cervix or is it a tumor?

A member asked:

Had colonoscopy, impressions were nodular mucosa in rectum. ileum/colon normal. given flagyl. biopsy results pending. could this be cancer? i'm 36/f.

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