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What Does This Ultrasound Report Indicate?
After multiple tests an ultrasound scan has shown I have a thicker terminal wall the usual so inflammation of the intestines. I hadn t been able to pass stool however since taking laxatives I am passing clear water rather than a normal coloured stool, every now and again there are a few flakes of normal stool. I am worried as this has been happening for some time
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
Hi,
You are suffering from a disease called IBS. It is a spectrum of disease like Ulcerative colitis and Chron's disease where gut gets an inflammed, swollen, large amount of fluids secreted by intestines, mucus secreted in stools, multiple ulcers occur in intestines which may bleed. There is mucoid diarrhea, cramping, dumping diarrhoea and malabsorption.
This can easily be diagnosed and UC and CD can be differentiated, if you visit a good gastroenterologist who will do a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, a biopsy of the intestinal lining, stool examination and CT enterography or MR enterography if needed. Blood tests reveal nothing.
As far as treatment is concerned, it consists of anti-inflammatory medications -Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like sulfasalazine which relieves pain, decreases inflammation and reduces fever.
Antibiotics are given to control infection and it stops the growth of or kills bacteria.
Immunosuppressive drugs like azathioprine reduce immune response.
Steroid modifies or simulates hormone effects, often to reduce inflammation or for tissue growth and repair.
Analgesic relieves pain and dietary supplements work alone or in conjunction with other treatments to promote health.
Take small and frequent meals instead of large major meals. Have plentiful oral water and fluids. Keep yourself well hydrated. Avoid fatty and junk food.
Anxiety and overstress increase symptoms. Be distressed and be physically active.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
You are suffering from a disease called IBS. It is a spectrum of disease like Ulcerative colitis and Chron's disease where gut gets an inflammed, swollen, large amount of fluids secreted by intestines, mucus secreted in stools, multiple ulcers occur in intestines which may bleed. There is mucoid diarrhea, cramping, dumping diarrhoea and malabsorption.
This can easily be diagnosed and UC and CD can be differentiated, if you visit a good gastroenterologist who will do a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, a biopsy of the intestinal lining, stool examination and CT enterography or MR enterography if needed. Blood tests reveal nothing.
As far as treatment is concerned, it consists of anti-inflammatory medications -Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like sulfasalazine which relieves pain, decreases inflammation and reduces fever.
Antibiotics are given to control infection and it stops the growth of or kills bacteria.
Immunosuppressive drugs like azathioprine reduce immune response.
Steroid modifies or simulates hormone effects, often to reduce inflammation or for tissue growth and repair.
Analgesic relieves pain and dietary supplements work alone or in conjunction with other treatments to promote health.
Take small and frequent meals instead of large major meals. Have plentiful oral water and fluids. Keep yourself well hydrated. Avoid fatty and junk food.
Anxiety and overstress increase symptoms. Be distressed and be physically active.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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