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What Tests Should I Do For Rectal Bleeding When Diagnosed With Diverticulitis, Fatty Liver Disease And Pre-diabetes?
Question: I feel like my abdomen is dissented. There are definite points of discomfort. hot spots near the navel that get worse during the day. When I sleep I don't much notice. When I wake up it is just ok but as the day wears on I notice the hot spots near the navel. If I eat it gets a little better and if I drink a few beers etc it gets better. I have had these symptoms for about 6 weeks. Prior to that, around 8 weeks ago, I had rectal bleeding for 4 days that just went away. In the morning I would have that but after that nothing until the next morning. I do have hemmorids and something else called diverticulitis, fatty liver disease and pre-diabetes. I also take Atenolol and Lisinopril for Hyerptension. . I did have a umbilical hernia mesh with a surgery around 7 years ago.
Brief Answer:
CT scan of abdomen recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi
After hearing your history I would advise you to do CT scan of abdomen and a blood test for CEA.
If any space occupying lesion is found in scan then you have to do a biopsy test to rule out malignancy
CT scan of abdomen recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi
After hearing your history I would advise you to do CT scan of abdomen and a blood test for CEA.
If any space occupying lesion is found in scan then you have to do a biopsy test to rule out malignancy
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