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Ct scan showed thickening transverse colon, diverticula sigmoid. normal appendix on ct but pain in right lower abdo and nausea. why? on and off months
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Suggests colitis: or colon inflammation. Your doctor can help explain the possibilities with you and whether you need colonoscopy to further evaluate.
Answered 7/10/2016
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Needs Colonoscopy: With the exception of lymphoma, segmental or diffuse wall thickening is usually caused by benign conditions, such as ischaemic, infectious and inflammatory diseases, Neoplasm has to be r/o. First, distinction should be made between focal and segmental or diffuse wall thickening. Your history is missing that information. You need Colonoscopy for definitive Dx and be seen by a GI specialist.
Answered 4/1/2019
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