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Bloated, Painful Abdomen, Headaches, Weakness In Arm. Could It Be Celiacs, Intestinal Ulcer Or Crohns Disease?
I have bloating (but no expellsion of gas), very tender abdomen. Touching below belly button hurts. Then, inconstant, sharp pains right lower rib cage, also in stomach. Headache and left arm is weak-can't grab well. I'm normally very physically active and strong, but the last month I've been having these pains. I wen to the ER and had tests done. No signs of gallbladder, no signs of trouble with my ovaries. Dr's have suggested: Colonitis, Celiacs, perhaps ulcer on intestine (can't recall medical term). I am going for a colonoscopy because Dr is leaning towards Crohns disease.
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
hello and thanks for posing your worry on this forum.
please get some antispasmodic drugs and carbosylane to help remove the gas in the intestine then see a gastroenterologist for better management. thanks
please get some antispasmodic drugs and carbosylane to help remove the gas in the intestine then see a gastroenterologist for better management. thanks
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Colonoscopy is good to rule out cause ,
Perianal discomfort may also be prominent in Crohn's disease. Itchiness or pain around the anus may be suggestive of inflammation, fistulization or abscess around the anal area or anal fissure. Perianal skin tags are also common in Crohn's disease. Fecal incontinence may accompany perianal Crohn's disease. At the opposite end of the gastrointestinal tract, the mouth may be affected by non-healing sores (aphthous ulcers). Rarely, the esophagus, and stomach may be involved in Crohn's disease. These can cause symptoms including difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), upper abdominal pain, and vomiting.
introduction of the capsule endoscopy aids in endoscopic diagnosis.
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Dr.J.Kingson John David
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Colonoscopy is good to rule out cause ,
Perianal discomfort may also be prominent in Crohn's disease. Itchiness or pain around the anus may be suggestive of inflammation, fistulization or abscess around the anal area or anal fissure. Perianal skin tags are also common in Crohn's disease. Fecal incontinence may accompany perianal Crohn's disease. At the opposite end of the gastrointestinal tract, the mouth may be affected by non-healing sores (aphthous ulcers). Rarely, the esophagus, and stomach may be involved in Crohn's disease. These can cause symptoms including difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), upper abdominal pain, and vomiting.
introduction of the capsule endoscopy aids in endoscopic diagnosis.
I Hope I Provided Useful Information. Do ask Furthur Questions to help You get well soon.
Regards
Dr.J.Kingson John David
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