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I have irritable bowel, how often should a colonoscopy be performed?

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I am female and 65. I have irritable bowel. I have hemorrhoids that sometimes bleed – maybe every 7 to 8 weeks or so. Sometimes I can go for months with no bleeding. If I get constipated, I may have the bleeding. I have had in my life 3 colonoscopies all clean -no polyps. The last one was in 2011. So, when you have a patient that does bleed every so often, how often should a colonoscopy be performed? No family history.

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I have been experiencing nausea and vomiting almost daily?

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For over 2 years I have been experiencing nausea and vomiting almost daily, it is worst on the morning and is not related to the type of food I eat although it is made worse by eating.

I have had endoscopy which is clear no ulcers no reflux.
Helicobacter negative.

And the gastroenterologist are leaving me with no answers.

I am taking 40mg omeprazol twice a day. To no effect although causing side effect of diarrhoea.

What else,could possibly be causing my symptoms and what should I do now?

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I have been having bad stomach cramps for about two months now?

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I have been having bad stomach cramps for about two months now, with an overall lack of energy and constipation. I’ve also noticed lately I’ve had a lack of phlegm production as well. I’ve always produced a lot of phlegm my whole life, constantly clearing my throat. I assumed this was the result of an Ulcer. So I gave up drinking and Coffee, as well as spicy foods and foods high in fat. I’ve been eating lots of fruit (no citrus), Yogurt, and generally bland foods. I have been under a lot of stress the last few years and have been dealing with a Heart Burn since then. But OTC Medications have alleviated that. I’ve been healthy my whole life, no problems at all.

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Do I have Colon Cancer or IBS?

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Ok do I have Colon Cancer Or ibs I have some pebble poop and thin stool sometime once i had a turd it was kinda curve. Sometime when i have pebble poop i have mucus on them. I also took someone stool softener it didnt do much i am able to pass gas so is it ibs or colon cancer and tell me how to get rid of this constipation.

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For almost one month now I have been dealing with stomach problems?

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For almost one month now I have been dealing with stomach problems. It started when I was away on holidays. My travelling companion fell ill for 2 days with a stomach bug (presumably) and felt okay. She got sick once, rested in bed and was okay soon after. I fell ill approximately 2 days after her. Symptoms of nausea, fever, light-headedness – however I did not get sick. The symptoms improved over time, but I still find that I have not completely recovered. I don’t have much of an appetite, I feel a type of bulge or tightness is my throat/oesophagus and I am unable to eat large amounts. I would describe my symptoms similar to acid reflux, but I don’t feel that burning sensation.

I went to see a doctor one week after being ill while I was still on my holidays. He diagnosed it as a stomach virus. I have a family history of gallstones and h pylori infections. I have been putting off going for a second appointment as I feel my symptoms aren’t that severe, plus I feel as though I am anxious about the whole situation and that could be making my symptoms worse than they actually are. Could you recommend what course of action I should take? Is a second appointment justified, or is it likely a lingering stomach virus? Is there a need for urgency?

Thanking you in advance,

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I am suffering from lower back pain and loss of blood.

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I am suffering with a LOT of lower back pain spreading across where my kidneys are also sciatica pain in right leg, pain spasms in spine feels like a pinched nerve, also when I go to the toilet to open bowels I am bleeding around 2 cups of blood at least. There is no pain from the bleeding no rectal pain like from piles, just lots of fresh blood.
I am diabetic, taking 2000mg Metformin, 320mg Glicazide, Lisinopril 5mg, Asprin 75mg, Atorvistatin 20mg, Fenofibrate 200mg, Omeprazole 20mg, Sertraline 150mg, Gabapentin 1200mg. Per day.
what can i do about the pain?

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I am suffering from Epigastric pain…what’s wrong?

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I am 20 and I have bloated abdomen feeling for months especially at night, and if i cant pass out the gas it will cause pain in my upper abdomen (in epigastric). usually the next morning I’ll have loose stool. sometimes it last for a week then I am having a normal bowel movement the next week. it seems like eating milk trigger this bloating but I’m not sure myself. Whats wrong with my digestion ?

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I had E. coli infection now have blood clots, what’s going on?

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I am a 23 year old female i am 5’6″ I weigh 173 lbs my medications I am on consist of 30mg ER Cymbalta,Mitalax,Lactulose,Senkonot,and stool softeners. It started out 4 years ago when I had my daughter Via C-Section and got a E.coli blood infection with 6 blood transfusions, i am very Anemic always have been, 9 months after my infection they found a herniated disc in my L4-L5 region I had surgery to decrease the bulge to only return 4 months later after about a year of physical therapy Gabapentin, and no relief they did another MRI to find the disc bulging again so second surgery still maybe a month relief then i got on a pain management program that prescribed Morphine 30mg ER every 12hrs and 15 IR 1/2 tab every 8 hrs about two years into the program i couldn’t handle the pain meds and still had no relief and sever constipation, so I’ve been off for two or so years. I got the IUD in my arm and experienced frequent UTI and yeast infections and hormone imbalance was always 140lbs-145lbs so they took the IUD and referred me to a thyroid specialist and they tested my thyroid levels and said nothing was wrong with no explanation of the discharge and infections was told I have to live worth it my results as of 1/30/17 TSH 0.37 T3,TOTAL RSLT 140.6 and T4 TOTAL RSLT 7.3. I was put on the Nuvarin but stopped due to massive discharge,fatigue, severe constipation, and discomfort about a month ago i started yo gain weight now I’m ip to almost 40lbs at 172lbs.. I was referred to a gastroenterologist for a possible colonoscopy after being hospitalized for blood clots in my stool but I couldn’t flush my system with anything help me what’s going on?

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I have acid reflux, I got out of bed and blacked out?

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I have acid reflux and my dad and brother have it. When my sinuses are bad it’s always worse. Well it’s been bad this past week and my son had baseball games out in this heat. Water taste bad when sinuses are draining so I know I didn’t drink enough water. I woke up after being a sleep for about a hour and my acid reflux was bad. Tummy was hurting and felt like needed to throw up. When I set up I started sweating bad and got light headed. I got out of bed trying to get my Meds and blacked out for a sec. fell on floor. Got right up and got some Meds used bathroom and was able to go to sleep. Reflux is bothering me still but know more than normal. I havjet got enough sleep in last few weeks ether

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I have had 5 episodes of what I thought was food poisoning, please advise?

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I’m having a second episode of a problem that 1st occurred 10 months ago. Started with moderate/ severe pain in the groin with reduced urine flow and swelling of the vaginally tunnel. Pain felt like squeezing in left side like something might bust. It turned excruciating with me screaming in pain. I went to ER. They referred me to gynecologist. Pain levels went up and down but never left. Doctor did all tests including exploratory with no results. I was put on doxycycline for 3 weeks. It worked. Since then I have had 5 episodes of what I thought was food poisoning. But really, 5 times, not likely. Starts with no warning, no ill feeling, no stomach pain, then diarrhea and then awhile after vomiting. For about 8 hours. Then I’m weak but fine. Currently I’ve been treating myself. I started with a liquid diet for 3 days and bactrim (what I have available). Pain eased alot but now is coming back strong on left side. I can point to the small but excruciating spot. What do you think?
Age:45 Female

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I am having problems with heartburn, how can I make it stop?

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My name is (…) 43 years old. Male. Living in (…) I am slightly obese and had a H. pylori Infection 4 years back with a new Streptococcus infection 30 days ago. Treated by antibiotics. My blood work is pretty good except for the blood work I have had done recently which shows that my cholesterol is at 5.6 and bilirubin levels up. My specialist doctor says I may be susceptible to Gilbert’s syndrome. I am a very very big eater and usually have minor constipation and slight problems digesting with heartburn and bloating issues. What can I do to make this stop? Are these problems interrelated?

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I AM Diagnosed with Inflammatory bowel disease unclassified (IBDU) don’t want to stop treatment for another colonoscopy?now have to go for another scope

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I had a colonoscopy a few months ago and the biopsy results came back as Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unspecified. I have been told to stop treatment and have another scope in a month’s time. Is this really necessary? My symptoms are consistent with ulcerstive colitis with lower left abdominal pain etc and the treatment I am on is keeping things under control. Very reluctant to stop treatment and go through another scope. Please can you advise. Age:35 Female



I have a burning pain in pelvic, lower abdomen & intestines?

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Burning pain in pelvic, lower abdomen & intestines. No fever
I’m experiencing burning pain in the pelvic area for the last couple of months as well as in the very low abdomen area, and lower back, bladder and intestines. It improves when I’m up but gets worse when I’m sleeping. It also improves after a bowel movement or when I empty my bladder but I don’t have a sense of urgency to urinate. I had a hysterectomy (everything) removed years ago so can’t say it’s anything like that. It feels like fire in all the areas described. I’m having a hard time sleeping and feeling tired as a result I have not had a fever. I moved here about 4 months ago and have not found a doctor. 46 Female



My wife is really considering gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico, is it safe?

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Hello, my wife is really considering gastric sleeve surgery she’s 5’2 180lbs and 30 years of age we have 3 kids together I’m wondering will it have long term affect on her health 10/20 years down the line she’s also looking into having done out of country in Mexico is it safe to have surgery are travel and stay a few days in Mexico ETC? any help is greatly appreciated thanks.



I had fever, bad cough, pain and chills for a week?

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60 year old male. I had fever, bad cough, pain and chills for a week. Now all back to normal. But during the week I
had diarrhea. Now after the fever and symptoms have subsided I continue to have diarrhea.

What can be the cause of the diarrhea and why do I still have it?

What can I do to stop the diarrhea?

Are there any tests that I should do?

Is the diarrhea a sign of a another problem?

I take no meds other than synthroid for thyroid and (low-dose) pills for high blood pressure.

I have had colonoscopy done once every 2 years – all OK.