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Bowel Sounds Absent Silent Abdomen
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Colon cancer with hypoactive bowel sounds, distended abdomen, hypoactive bowel sounds, no bowel movement 2 days?
Call your Dr now: Hopefully this is transient, but the description provided is concerning for bowel obstruciton which can in turn lead to serious complications. ...Read more
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Intestine (Definition)
The gastrointestinal tract starts at the mouth, travel down the tunnel (esophagus), which connects to the stomach, which then empties into the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum---the three parts of the small intestine (@25 feet). This empties into the colon or large intestine (about 5 feet), which then becomes the sigmoid colon, rectum and out the anus. So, every morsel eaten ...Read more
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What's the cause of audible bowel sounds without bowel obstruction?
Bowel sounds : Are normally audible. In bowel obstruction, they become hyperactive and high pitched at first, then absent when it becomes more advanced. ...Read more
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Chronic abdominal pain, frequent/urgent bowel movement. Diahrea, colonoscopy,gastroscopy,fecal occult blood, all normal result. is IBS likely ?
IBS: Normal colonic/ileal biopsies rules out inflammatory bowel disease, as these shows some certain histological features. Also, normal duodenal biopsies from the bulb and second part, rules out celiac disease. IBS can be diarrhea or constipation predominant. If your abdominal pain is somewhat relieved after defection, this suggests IBS. ...Read more
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Xray report write "it could be distal uretric calculus" & "normal bowel gas pattern"?Its just a stone or something else?What normal bowel gas pattern?
Yes and normal: A calculus is a stone. Uretic would mean in the ureter which is the tube that moves urine from the kidney to the bladder. Normal bowel gas pattern describes the location and character of gas inside you stomach, small and large intestines. Abnormal patterns can give clues about obstruction, poor movement of contents (ileus), constipation, etc. Your's is normal. ...Read more
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LRQ pain, nausea, mild fever. CT WO contrast show thickening bowel, transverse, sigmoid diverticula. Appendix normal. Where is this pain coming from?!
Other things: Where was bowel thickening? Thickening of bowel walls is often associated with inflammation/infection. Ovaries located in pelvis with cysts, inflammation and infection can also cause pain, particularly right ovary. Urinary system may be another source of pain,Consult your physician. ...Read more
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Extreme abdominal distention episodes. No distention on CT (no air, fluid, or distended bowel...Nothing). What could cause this confusing result?
Chameleons vs Static: Humans change status. 2 issues: (1) like most medical tests, only issues present at moment of the test show; not previous or future issues. (2) the range of "normal" (as defined by medical industry: the central 96% of usual) is huge. I have seen many examples of radiologists calling images normal when the issue is quite visible within the images. Get ; examine the images yourself with assistance. ...Read more
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What is this? 4 weeks severe abdominal cramps, nausea, very infrequent bowel movement, no gas, loud bowel sounds and very tender abdomen all over!
Many possibilities: The possibilities are to many to cover in this setting. See your doctor as soon as possible. ...Read more
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Hypoactive bowel sounds with a loud sound of air pushing in llq, ulq also having diaherra with bright red blood a lot & abdomen distension left side?
You need to see doc: With your symptoms , need evaluation what is causing your problem, will need test including endoscopy to rule out ulcerative colitis , and other diseases, you must see your doctor soon. ...Read more
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Abdominal bloating/fullness, constipation, bleeding in stool, infrequent Abdominal pain. Does a normal abdominal ultrasound rule out something serious?
No: Well, it's a qualified no. US is good for looking at solid organs but not so good for bowel. However it seems you already have an irritable bowel diagnosis and you might have inflammatory bowel disease as well, so imaging-wise CT will be more useful ...Read more
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No bowel sounds in lower abdomen. Bowel sounds in upper abdomen transverse colon distended. Prescribed librax plus linzess is this a normal treatment?
Depends: Hi JonT Sorry to hear about you have been struggling with your health. It really depends on your diagnosis. What you described are clinical and exam findings. Diagnoses are made through consideration of all the data. We typically try to prioritize treatment of the underlying illness before symptom treatment with the thought that if we can fix the illness, the symptoms will go away. Hope this helps ...Read more
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Gurgling tummy, nausea,hurts in different spots, gas, smelly BM. History of CDiff, diverticulitis, ulcers, hiatal hernia, sludge in gallbladder. CT ok?
Not OK!: You report a number of medical concerns and complaints so you must, as soon as possible, make an appointment to see your primary doctor. Much of your complaints can be carefully controlled. ...Read more
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Lower abdomen/back pain, stomach churning & noisy, gas, bloating, nausea. normal stool. is it stress or something else?
Check it out: More information would help. Could be "nerves ", infection or other issues. See your doc if persists. ...Read more
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May 2012 egd showed gastritis, colonscopy showed diverticulosis, .Colicky diffused abdominal pain since dec 2012, could this be small bowel cancer?
Not likely : Small bowel cancer is rare as my other colleague has mentioned. Chronic constipation is related to development of diverticulosis. Your symptoms may be related to chronic constipation and also you are at risk to have diverticulitis- which is inflammation of the diverticulosis ( pouching of the colonic wall). Those 2 could give diffuse colicly pain. You need to go to see your md for further eval. ...Read more
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Have hiatal hernia. Lately I'm having soft pale-colored stools that float, diarrhea, stomach pain, gas, nausea. Are these symptoms related to hernias?
No: These are not typical symptoms of having hiatal hernia. Most patient with hiatal hernia have problems with heartburn and symptoms related to reflux. Your symptoms sound more like they are related to irritable bowel disease except the pale colored stools. Hopefully, you are not jaundiced because that would indicate a more serious condition requiring examination by a physician. ...Read more
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Sympt. 8 yrs, abdominal pain, bloating, diarreah, chronic fissures, fatigue, CT scan showed ileitis/enteritis. Bowel distented, is it IBD?"
Consider Crohns: This sounds more like Crohn's disease or some other inflammatory disease. I would go see a Gastroenterologist or a general surgeon that performs endoscopy ...Read more
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Is visible peristalsis always a sign of bowel obstruction?
Not always: In slender individuals it can sometimes be seen normally. You are correct that it is often seen in small bowel obstruction. Thanks for trusting HealthTap! ...Read more
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Symptoms 5 yrs, abdominal pain, bloating, diarreah, constipation, fatigue, CT scan showed ileitis/enteritis. Bowel distented, is it Crohn's disease?
Could be.: Could be. Get with your gastroenterologist and have him do colonoscopy, ilescopy , pill cam and enteroscopy if needed along with biopsies to make definitive diagnosis. ...Read more
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Extreme bloating & pain after eating, dx ovarian cysts, pelvic venous congestion, partial seizures. Every blood test normal could it be ovarian tumor?
Ans: Well if you were diagnosed with ovarian cysts then there is your dx for that. Now the bloating after eating you need to have some more blood tests one for h pylori. You also need to check the gallbladder and then look at the colon for a colitis. See your doctor ...Read more
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Since 1.5 days, constant pain (like stomach cramps) above belly button,also have to goto loo (10 times), not bloody. Is this intestinal obstruct?
Stomach pain: If you are having diarrhea, problem is most likely viral enteritis. Bowel obstruction would be accompanied by lack of bowel movements and vomiting. ...Read more
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3.5 yr old female with episodic abd pain (umbilicus) abd distension, increased bowel sounds, pallor, pain to ruq on palpation, malaise. Mom history crohns?
Need ER: Before it get any worse u may want to go to er or see md. ...Read more
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This morning I heard this loud popping sound from left sidebof abdomen. Could it be bowel perforation, a little pain bur thats all.?
Highly unlikely: Bowel perforations are extremely painful and associated with a high fever. A loud pop could be from a subluxed rib or vertebral body on your spine, but not from a bowel perforation. ...Read more
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Hypoactive bowel sounds with a loud sound of air pushing in llq, ulq also having diaherra with bright red blood a lot & abdomen distension left side?
You need to see doc: With your symptoms , need evaluation what is causing your problem, will need test including endoscopy to rule out ulcerative colitis , and other diseases, you must see your doctor soon. ...Read more
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Loud gurgling sounds in abdomen, had a small bowel movement and felt incomplete and still loud gurgling and now I'm panicking that something serious!
Not likely. Constant: intestinal muscle waves of contraction, back & forth, called peristalsis, under both brain & local control, is what mixes the ~7 liters/day of water excreted from blood stream into intestines to mix with food into a thin watery soup; the motion both mixing digestive enzymes with/break-down food molecules & constantly changing intestinal wall exposure for selective absorption. Air in water gurgles. ...Read more
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Lower abdomen/around the belly button pain mainly after meals (persists), bloating, gas, bowel sounds for the past couple of days. What could it be?
?IBS: Could be IBS. Please see "The Gut Solution" website for more details on diagnosis and management. ...Read more
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No bowel sounds in lower abdomen. Bowel sounds in upper abdomen transverse colon distended. Prescribed librax plus linzess is this a normal treatment?
Depends: Hi JonT Sorry to hear about you have been struggling with your health. It really depends on your diagnosis. What you described are clinical and exam findings. Diagnoses are made through consideration of all the data. We typically try to prioritize treatment of the underlying illness before symptom treatment with the thought that if we can fix the illness, the symptoms will go away. Hope this helps ...Read more
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I am looking for recordings of normal and abnormal abdominal Vascular and bowel sounds. Can you help. It is for NursIng Health Assess Power Point.
We can't help but: Dr. Google and Dr. Youtube both have hundreds of good examples. Start by using google for bowel sounds and then click on the "videos" link in the search menu. ...Read more
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Why i hear sounds coming out of my abdomen?
Abdominal sounds: Your stomach may growl when you're hungry. Also your intestines make sounds as food is moving through. They are hollow, and these sounds can echo through your abdomen like the sounds you hear from water pipes. Most of these are normal signs that your GI system is working. Lack of sounds heard at least by stethoscope is more worrisome. Talk with your doctor if concerned about this. ...Read more
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What is the difference between colonscopy and abdomen ultra sound?
Seeing inside or out: Colonoscopy sees the inside of your colon, an us shows the architecture of the organs (usually the solid organs) from its surface. ...Read more
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What's the cause of audible bowel sounds without bowel obstruction?
Bowel sounds : Are normally audible. In bowel obstruction, they become hyperactive and high pitched at first, then absent when it becomes more advanced. ...Read more
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Please answer! what kinds of food/meals can I eat/make before an abdomen ultra sound?
Don't eat: You should not eat anything for about 4-6 hours before an abdominal ultrasound. The food material and extra gas can obscure structures being evaluated, especially pancreas. ...Read more
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When i tap on the left side if my upper abdomen, it sounds very hollow, as well as being painful.
Check it out: The most common cause of a hollow sound if you tap up there on the left would probably be air in the stomach, which is natural. But it's not normal that would hurt. Go see a doctor and get it checked out. ...Read more
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My abdomen makes sounds all the day ,with feeling of discomfort,way too much gases,and i realized when im stressed(exams,lectures)more gases and sound?
Possible IBS: You may have a type of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is truly a diagnosis of exclusion, but your symptoms may be related to some spasms that can cause gas, bloating, bowel sounds, etc. See a GI dr. and get an evaluation. Good luck. ...Read more
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Why would the midline be obscured on a ultra sound of the abdomen?General point, i read on here about andrews liver salts, don't touch cheap nasty laxit
Bowel gas: Would be the most common cause of obscuration of mid abdominal structures. ...Read more
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Having very sharp pains in lower right abdomen and back. What does this sound like?
Possible causes: Don't know your diagnosis. Some possible causes include:: kidney stone, appendicitis, pancreatitis, gallstone, irritable bowel syndrome. For severe abdominal pain please seek urgent medical eval. ...Read more
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I have to much bowel sounds what does that mean ? it has been like this for a 2-3 years? and what is good to do to reduce the sound ? thanks
Excess gas: In a young person, lactose intolerance and gluten sensitivity are the key possibilities. In an older person, abnormal amounts of bacteria in the small intestine need to be considered. Erratic eating and air swallowing in people who are stressed and anxious is also a possibility ...Read more
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My friend just told me that she has empty bowel syndrome. I said, "Never heard of it, but it sounds unpleasant." So now I'm trying to look it up.
?: Never heard of "empty bowel syndrome", although it sounds a lot like irritable bowel syndrome. Recommend checking out this possibility with your friend. ...Read more
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My entire abdomen gurgles loudly more than it should, mostly when lying down. It's uncomfortable and sounds awful. Occasional pain, 3 months of it now?
Stomach gurgles: Many possibilities. Please send more info so we can be of help. ...Read more
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Could loud bowel sounds be related to problems of the pancreas?
Loud bowel noise: 33Fcanadian asks if loud bowel sounds be do to pancreas problems. ANS: yes but would be way down my list of possible causes in a 33 F with no other health problems. ...Read more
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What does it mean if im continually constipated along with hyper active bowel sounds?
Many possibilities: not sure if this is recent or established.there is a condition called Irritable Bowel Syndrome that can cause diarrhea or constipation or both with cramps. It is worth a trip to doctor. Might be simple constipation and simple dietary changes could help. Good luck. Keep me posted. ...Read more
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I hear rumbling sounds below my abdomen and pelvic area often.There are no other symptoms .Anything possibly wrong?
NO: Normal variant many people have loud borborgmy after meals. Unless it is accompanied by pain or cramp this is not something to be concerned about ...Read more
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