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Suggest Remedy For Laboured Breathing And Pressure During Bowel Movement Hernia Repair
Question: It was after the 8.3 cm hernia repair that I experienced so many problems with "gut" when BM goes through, I can feel it in transverse and decending pressure up against the repair. I also began having labored breathing especially if flat on back or I wear anything around midsection. How, with my complex ignored issues, can one see between colon, intestines, and the mesh? I am not seeing a doctor until I can get things in order - 20 months after surgery, I reported new symptoms only to be treated for chronic pain. MRI will be scheduled; what should be put on request regarding this area?
Brief Answer:
Large intestine should be checked for possible narrowing.
Detailed Answer:
Presence of mesh and few surgeries history makes narrow intestine possible. Symptoms like feeling pressure in some part of large intestine along with bloating, occasional gas obstruction, diarrhea and/or constipation (can appear alternately) are typical symptoms of such narrow intestine (we call it partial bowels obstruction). Breathing problems can be caused by distended intestine which compress diaphragm.
MRI is a good way to see what is mesh, what is intestine and if there is any conflict between this structure. But regular MR may be not enough. As we want to check intestines, contrast should be given. Such test is called MRI enterography.
Before MRI, colonoscopy would be a good idea.
Regards.
Large intestine should be checked for possible narrowing.
Detailed Answer:
Presence of mesh and few surgeries history makes narrow intestine possible. Symptoms like feeling pressure in some part of large intestine along with bloating, occasional gas obstruction, diarrhea and/or constipation (can appear alternately) are typical symptoms of such narrow intestine (we call it partial bowels obstruction). Breathing problems can be caused by distended intestine which compress diaphragm.
MRI is a good way to see what is mesh, what is intestine and if there is any conflict between this structure. But regular MR may be not enough. As we want to check intestines, contrast should be given. Such test is called MRI enterography.
Before MRI, colonoscopy would be a good idea.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. An MRI is being ordered. I want to make sure they get pictures of exact areas. And, good news is i have a new doctor working with neuro radiologist. How I wish I had been listened to. But, important step made - new eyes and body reached all time low. I'll rate but want to thank you. Why wouldn't a dr here know this? Chronic Pain label. No more colonoscopies as each one causes more damage and last surgeon said to see dr who did this. I wonder what he saw.
Brief Answer:
I hope MRI will give an answer about the reason of your problems.
Detailed Answer:
If they will scan whole abdomen and pelvis, any issues with mesh and intestine should be visible. It is good to have neurologist and radiologist team to take a look on MRIs especially at your case. I hope they will find good solution.
Regards.
I hope MRI will give an answer about the reason of your problems.
Detailed Answer:
If they will scan whole abdomen and pelvis, any issues with mesh and intestine should be visible. It is good to have neurologist and radiologist team to take a look on MRIs especially at your case. I hope they will find good solution.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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