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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Could I have Colitis?
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Colitis issues such as: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC Medications, Fever, Living with Colitis, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments, Types of Colitis
Could I have Colitis?
by mustardseed, Nov 02, 2009 02:04PM
I have had an "ache" in my bowels for the past 3 months. A few times I have experienced blood in my stools. I have durring this time, experienced loose stools on and off and now I am experiencing s painful, sometimes stinging, burning sensation with bowel movement. My Grandmother had Colitis. Thank you so much.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 03, 2009 07:27AM
, Nov 03, 2009 07:27AM
Hi,
Abdominal pain, diarrhea and blood in stools may indicate inflammatory bowel disease like colitis though there are other possibilities as well.
Colonoscopy may be done for evaluation.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea and blood in stools may indicate inflammatory bowel disease like colitis though there are other possibilities as well.
Colonoscopy may be done for evaluation.
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