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Can Colonoscopies For Ischemic Colitis Cause Diarrhea, Vertigo And Fatigue?
Question: Diagnosed with ischemic colitis Dec 2015. Had vascular examination of abdominal area with no negative results. 5 or 6 times since then have had flare ups. Diarrhea with fresh red blood. Dizziness, Weakness, clammy sweaty skin. Have had 4 or 5 colonoscopies which have shown no significance since the 2015 episode. Colonoscopies have not shown any tissue damage in the area involved in dec. 2015. Not taking any preventative medication. Taking Plavix once daily and 81mg aspirin daily because of atherosclerosis mainly in each leg which have been stented. No problems in bowel habits in between flare ups. Occasional constipation. Female 70yrs old
Brief Answer:
Avoid constipation, stay hydrated and continue aspirin,Plavix
Detailed Answer:
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Ischemic colitis occurs due to decrease blood supply to the bowels. Many times this is temporary and colon reverts back to normal.
Since your angiography and colonoscopy yielded normal results, no further treatment is required. Continue Plavix and aspirin as they can prevent clot formations.
Here are few things to try to prevent future episodes
AVOID CONSTIPATION
- drink plenty of fluids
- Avoid coffee
- diet rich in fiber like fruits and vegetables
- diet rich in probiotics like yogurt
- avoid coffee
- bulk forming laxative like psyllium
- stool softeners like dulcolax
-Always stay hydrated, drink lots of fluids
-Eat only small portions of meal at a time.
-Avoid smoking, if you do so.
An EKG is also recommended to assess cardiac function. Decreased cardiac function and arrhythmias can cause ischemic colitis.
It would also be helpful if you could provide details regarding any other medications you are taking, as certain medications can cause ischemia.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Avoid constipation, stay hydrated and continue aspirin,Plavix
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HCM
Ischemic colitis occurs due to decrease blood supply to the bowels. Many times this is temporary and colon reverts back to normal.
Since your angiography and colonoscopy yielded normal results, no further treatment is required. Continue Plavix and aspirin as they can prevent clot formations.
Here are few things to try to prevent future episodes
AVOID CONSTIPATION
- drink plenty of fluids
- Avoid coffee
- diet rich in fiber like fruits and vegetables
- diet rich in probiotics like yogurt
- avoid coffee
- bulk forming laxative like psyllium
- stool softeners like dulcolax
-Always stay hydrated, drink lots of fluids
-Eat only small portions of meal at a time.
-Avoid smoking, if you do so.
An EKG is also recommended to assess cardiac function. Decreased cardiac function and arrhythmias can cause ischemic colitis.
It would also be helpful if you could provide details regarding any other medications you are taking, as certain medications can cause ischemia.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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