Question 1

please tell me the difference between colonics and colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Very different: 'colonics' are ways of cleaning out your colon of stool.  This can be in the form of prescription or over-the-counter medications.  A colonoscopy is an endoscopic procedure designed to look inside the lower GI tract for any abnormalities.

Question 2

i'm scared of getting an colonoscopy to look for colonic polyps.  does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

No: In the hands of a well trained gastroenterologist using the right sedation, you should feel no pain during colonoscopy. The procedure should last around 20 to 30 minutes. You may feel some bloating after colonoscopy.

You need to ask your gastroenterologist what type of sedation is used. Propofol is clearly superior to versed/valium.

Question 3

having diarrhea, bleeding and pain 
2nd colonoscopy findings
inflammation and colitis 
a. random colonic, biopsy:
colonic mucosa with a benign lymphoid aggregate.
b. rectum, biopsy:
no significant pathologic diagnosis.
what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: Need to discuss with your gastroenterologist.  MAY indicate you have inflammatory bowel disease but from your description can’t tell if it’s Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease.  Differentiation very important.  Again, check with gastroenterologist

Question 4

colonoscopy results - single fragment of colonic mucosa with acute colitis and reactive epithelial change.  what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed colon: known as colitis can have multiple causes. I suggest consultation with your treating gastroenterologist.

Question 5

what is more suitable for chronic constipation, colonoscopy or colonic irrigation/colon cleansing? which is more useful for eliminating constipation?

Accepted Answer

None of the above!: If you want to eliminate constipation, you should leave your colon alone and stop sticking tubes and other foreign liquids into it. You need to do 3 things which will help: eat well and drink plenty of liquids like water to stay well hyderated;. Make sure your food has enough fiber which comes from fruits, salads vegetables and grains; each meal should have these items that will give bulk to stool.

Question 6

my colonoscopy biopsy results state it shows colonic mucosa with reactive lymphoid aggregates.  what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing of concern: Lymphoid aggregates in the gut are normal. So i would not be too concerned if you feel well otherwise.

Question 7

during a colonoscopy one finding was polypoid fragments of colonic mucosa with submucosal lipoma.  is this of any concern?

Accepted Answer

No concens: Lipoma is a benign tumor. It should not cause any problem.

Question 8

my colonoscopy biopsy shows colonic mucosa with focal lymphoid aggregate and limited submucosal tissue in sections. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: I prefer to look at the slides and video of colonoscopy before giving an answer.  Don't want to answer in the dark. You should discuss with the Dr who did the procedure who knows you and family history and why it was done.

Question 9

i had a colonoscopy and had a few polyploid colonic mucosa polyps. are those pre cancerous? it doesnt say adenoma on the report?

Accepted Answer

: You should assume that the polyps, if left untreated have the potential to become cancerous. Follow your doctor's advise about repeat colonoscopy.

Question 10

i had a colonoscopy and they did a biopsy and it came out :   colonic mucosa with reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It means you have no: This means, no cancer was found. Lymphoid hyperplasia has no particular significance in this site . So you have no need to worry about cancer or anything else based on this biopsy report. Which is benign.

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Having diarrhea, bleeding and pain 2nd colonoscopy findings inflammation and colitis a. random colonic, biopsy: colonic mucosa with a benign lymphoid aggregate. b. rectum, biopsy: no significant pathologic diagnosis. what does this mean?

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Colonoscopy results - single fragment of colonic mucosa with acute colitis and reactive epithelial change. what does that mean?

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What is more suitable for chronic constipation, colonoscopy or colonic irrigation/colon cleansing? which is more useful for eliminating constipation?

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My colonoscopy biopsy results state it shows colonic mucosa with reactive lymphoid aggregates. what does that mean?

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During a colonoscopy one finding was polypoid fragments of colonic mucosa with submucosal lipoma. is this of any concern?

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My colonoscopy biopsy shows colonic mucosa with focal lymphoid aggregate and limited submucosal tissue in sections. should i be worried?

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I had a colonoscopy and had a few polyploid colonic mucosa polyps. are those pre cancerous? it doesnt say adenoma on the report?

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I had a colonoscopy and they did a biopsy and it came out : colonic mucosa with reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. what does this mean?

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