Colonoscopy Findings?
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:50 pm
In my constant search to get the root cause of my bb I solicited the support of my doctor. In addition to the bb i also suffer from anemia, high blood pressure etc... In January I had a EGD in effort to understand the anemia etc... This week I met with the specialist who felt the results were not conclusive and has scheduled me for a colonscopy next month.
A colonoscopy allows a doctor to look inside the entire large intestine. The procedure enables the physician to see things such as inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. It is most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It is also used to look for causes of unexplained changes in bowel habits and to evaluate symptoms like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and weight loss.
I am wondering has anyone else had a colonscopy performed? Do you think the colonscopy results may lend a reason or cure for bb?
Of course I am nervous about the procedure but I also desparately looking for a cure or at least a deeper understanding of my bb.
A colonoscopy allows a doctor to look inside the entire large intestine. The procedure enables the physician to see things such as inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. It is most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It is also used to look for causes of unexplained changes in bowel habits and to evaluate symptoms like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and weight loss.
Of course I am nervous about the procedure but I also desparately looking for a cure or at least a deeper understanding of my bb.