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Irregular Bowel Habits. Gastroenterologist?

By admin on Friday, March 23rd, 2012 | 4 Comments

I’m 26 and my bowel movements have been irregular all my life
I’ve had stools where it was flat, thin (not pencil thin), normal, diarrhea or just loose an easily broken. I will be seeing an gastroenterologist for the first time. I have a family history of stomach cancer (only grandfather) but no colon cancer. I have a feeling he’s going to tell me that I’m too young for a colonoscopy and I’m out of the age range for colon cancer. During that visit with the gastroenterologist can I actually request a simple colon exam that could be done right there? Or do I have to take another day off to schedule these colon exams (colonoscopy, etc…)

Dr. is confusing, one minute serious next just getting older?

By admin on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 | 2 Comments

15 years ago, colonoscopy and had polyps removed, had bleeding in stool, dr. said normal, nothing to worry about. 8 years ago had 3″ x 8″ melonma removed on upper arm. 6 years ago more bleeding in stool, colonsocpy and more polyps removed, Dr. said sometimes polyps rupture but everything is fine. 5 years ago more bleeding and polyps removed. Year ago emergency visit, Different Dr. did another coloscopy and polyps removed still had bleeding, dignosed first time with diverticulits and all colon appeared to diagnosed except last 10cm. warned to change diet, did that, but still having bleeding and constpation with severe body oder to loose bowel movements. moles appearing on trunk and underarms, finger nails with spots under and splitting like splinters. Went back for dr. visit with more bleeding and was told just signs of getting older…did colonoscopy year ago and was to soon for another…Does this seem normal? Need to change Dr again? Mother in 40 pass with stomach cancer

Does this sound like IBS? Or something more serious?

By admin on Monday, November 21st, 2011 | 3 Comments

Please don’t be grossed out by all the TMI because i am extremely worried and scared and realllly want opinions, please refrain from rude comments and blah blah blah

I am 20 year old female, for the most part in good health (as far as i know)
The past week and a bit i have been having diarreah 2 or more times a day, and i’m not sick.
For about 2 years now i’ve always suspected that i might have IBS just because of how frequently i need to deficate, as well as really bad cramping and pain in lower abdomen that would be relieved after a bowel movement. I also have really bad untreated anxiety ESPECIALLY when it comes to health. I am OBSESSED with thinking i have a disease or illness and that i’m really sick and live in constant fear that i have or will get cancer and every little off thing my body does i jump to the worst conclusion and will stress myself out about it for a week.
And the reason why i’m so concerned about my bowel movements now is because although i sometimes got diarreah for no known particular reason, the next day i would be back to having normal pretty healthy stools. I don’t think i’ve ever been constipated which was always why i wasn’t sure if i it really was IBS.

Anyways like i said for the past week and a bit i’ve been having constant diarreah, which is unusual so i’ve been paying attention to it. I started getting really worried when it wouldn’t stop, (i can also sometimes see bits of food i ate floating around) which reallly concerns me, however i haven’t noticed any blood or mucus in the stools, and i have been looking everytime. Today i noticed that i was having a slight burning pain in my anus and it was slightly itchy and i hadn’t had a bowel movement yet which was also strange and when i finally did have one, there was one big solid one, followed by short flattened ones, and then the inability to pass the rest. When i tried again it was thinner solid ones, quite a few, and once again the feeling that i couldn’t pass the rest. I recently tried again after smoking and this time same thing only it was really starting to burn and STILL felt like i couldnt get it all out so i began to panic and stopped and decided to write for help or opinions.

I’ve been doing a lot of research on the internet and it kind of sounds like i have a hemmerhoid, and i’m wondering if i got one from having sooo much diarrhea. I have also noticed in this week that i’ve been getting cramping and some slight discomfort that comes and goes.
I know flat stools could mean colon polyps or colon cancer and i am extremely worried and i can’t stop thinking about it and shaking because it is not going back to normal.

It seemed to get worse when i changed my diet 2 weeks ago, and started taking vitamine D, and C, as well and Iron supplement, B12, Omega 3 fish oils, and 2 tbs of coconut oil, and eating vegan cereal, drinking soy milk, and eating lots of fruits and vegetable. Is there anything wrong with my diet that started giving me constant diarreah and loose stools? Or does this seem completely unrealated? I cut back on drinking coffee and smoking since they would spark bowel movements.

BUT WHY AM I HAVING SO MUCH PROBLEMS??
Does this sound like colon cancer? polyps? something bad? Or if i have untreated IBS has it just gotten worse with age? Is it change in diet? I am seeing a doctor tomorrow and i am sooo scared i am losing sleep. I don’t have any cancer in my family on either side, but i know that doesn’t mean much. Please please please help

I’m scared! Is this something wrong with my colon? cancer?

By admin on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 | 2 Comments

This is a serious question that has been worrying me for over a month now. I’ve had symptoms such discomfort in the lower center part of my abdomen around my belly button. The pain seems to get better and worsen at random times within the day; I can’t tell if it is associated with eating, bowel movements, or stress. Another symptom that is scaring and worrying me horribly is seeing specs of blood in my stool. I’ve been on the computer looking everyday and no one has told me how I can tell if this is blood in my stool or if it is undigested food… There was one instance where there was a bright red streak of blood on my stool a few weeks ago and I went to see a doctor. He performed a DRE and told me my stools felt hard and did a test right there which told me I had no blood in that stool. Also, I took a blood test that same day which came back completely normal. He told me I had hemorrhoids but I don’t feel I was inspected thoroughly enough and it seems like his diagnosis was just a guess. More recently I have been passing stool in balls or pebble shapes and sometimes when I look there are specs of red on top or in them. There is no blood in the water, on my toilet paper, or on my underwear. The specs appear bright red, are small, and there are usually three of them or so. Along with the lower center abdominal discomfort, sometimes I feel a pain in my anus. I’m scared to death this is something serious and I’m not sure I should trust this doctor. I should mention that I’m twenty one years old and spend most of the day sitting down at the computer, however, I do not want this problem to be passed off just because I’m “too young”. I’m very concerned and I don’t trust the doctor I saw. I also was diagnosed with panic disorder a few years ago and I often over analyze everything to do with my body. I feel this is a real and legitimate concern and that my parents keep passing it off as nothing because I’m young and I feel that the doctor did not give me a thorough exam because I am young. I need help, advice, or at least comfort on this matter because I’m afraid I’m going to die. I have a constant fear of death from disease and I can’t tell if it’s legitimate or from my mental disorder. I beg and cry for help; I often feel like a life like this isn’t worth living. What are these symptoms from? Should I see another doctor? Do I have cancer? Somebody help me.

colon cancer or something else?

By admin on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 | 2 Comments

I’m 24 years old and am getting symptoms of colon cancer, that maybe related to something else, and need some help. Getting a colonoscopy on wednesday.

About 8 months ago, I went in complaining of blood in stool and abdominal cramps, along with frequent diarehha. It was black and sometimes red. The doctor identified that I had hemmerhoids, and said that at my age, it’s probably stress and poor diet, and to keep monitoring it while getting more exercise and better diet.

After a while, the symptoms did go away. The abdominal pain completely vanished. Stools become more consistent and I would only rarely see blood.

Lately, I’ve had bowel movements with almost always at least a small bit of blood. They are all loose stools, sometimes full on liquid, but most of the time just soft and they fall apart easily, revealing some streaks of blood clots in the stool. I also have abdominal pain in the lower left quadrant that is pretty persistant.

How likely is this colon cancer, and does it sound like it could be something else? If it is probably cancer, how did the symptoms seem to disappear and come back?

Disturbing stool problem (graphic-ish medical context, I guess.)?

By admin on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 | 4 Comments

Please don’t read this if you…er… don’t want to know about bowel movements.

I’ve been having a lot of problems lately. Between being turned away by doctors for having the wrong insurance, I’ve come to notice something.
Now I go to the bathroom a lot. Fairly loose stools, but I still have trouble getting it out. With no colon, but a rectocele/cystocele combo, I figure that’s just how its going to be for the immediate future.
That’s the background. Now this:
I ate Corn Pops- the puffed up cereal- last Thursday morning. I may not chew my food twenty times, but… it looks like they’re turning up whole. In my, uh… you know.
It just doesn’t seem possible for those to still be in my system. With my recent stomach aches (more like lower intestine aches) I wondered if it could be a bloackage?
Is it pus that just looks like cereal?
I’m not in enough pain to go to the emergency room, but I’m certainly scared.
Has anyone out there seen something like this?
(I cant figure out how to reply to specific answers. Sorry!)
I have BMs a three or four times a day at the very least. One or two at night. Could something I ate last week really still be there— especially since I have no colon at all?

Has anybody ever done the Sea salt colon cleanse?

By admin on Monday, May 9th, 2011 | 2 Comments

I am now 26 years old and ever since middle school my bowel movements has been once or twice a week and sometimes once every two weeks. I think this is causing me to not be able to lose weight, Im always tired and have no energy. I am also always in a bad mood and don’t know why. I am wondering if my digestive system has something to do with that. If anyone has done this cleanse, does it really work? Any tips? Any side effects? Thanks

How many bowel movements should a person have who is on a diet colon cleanse?

By admin on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 | 1 Comment

I have conflicting information as to how many bowl movements is good or normal. What is the normal amount for a person with a healthy cleansed colon or is on a regular colon cleanse regiment?

What are possible causes of rectal bleeding?

By admin on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 | 5 Comments

A lot of times when I have a bowel movement, there is bright red blood both mixed in with the stool as well as on the tissue. It’s not a lot of blood, but it’s there a good majority of the time. Sometimes the bowel movements hurt; sometimes they do not. I have a lot of loose movements, especially in the morning, and sometimes I can go two or more times in a close period of time, especially early for some reason. Also, I do not have any burning or itching near my anus. I also just gave birth about 3 months ago. Also, lately when I have to use the bathroom, the feeling comes on real quick, and I have to get the bathroom right away or I will not be able to hold it! My grandmother died from colon cancer, but I am only 26.

What can this be? Hemrroids? Colon cancer? Something else?

What type of doctor would I make an appointment with if I suspect I have a severe anal fissure?

By admin on Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | 5 Comments

This is so embarassing, but I can’t deal with the pain from bowel movements anymore. It’s been going on for 5 months since my son was born, and I literally cry every time I have a bowel movement because it feels like I am passing razor blades (no exaggeration). I’ve been taking stool softeners, pro-biotic supplements for colon health, I am regular, go every day, rarely constipated, but there is definitely a problem and I think I have all the symptoms like pain and bleeding, of having a fissure. I know a general doctor woudl not handle something like this. What type of doctor should I call? And would I need a referral from my regular doctor to go? I just moved across the state and don’t have a regular doctor here. Last doctor I had was my OB/GYN from when I had my son 5 months ago so I don’t know what to do.