Questions

Are there any tests that can be preformed on the bladder and or bowel , that you do not have to drink the stuff and have the upper GI and or the colonoscopy? I haev been told that I have Irritable Bowel and it is due to severe anxiety problems. But lately I have been getting some pain the the lower adominal (abdominal) area and it is very uncomfortable, I at times get the real bad diaherra (diarrhea) with it and at times I feel sick after eating. I have had endometrosis and cysts on my overies and I had laproscopic surgery. I just had a urine cultuer done it came back fine as well as I have just had a pelvic sonar done. If there was any problems with my bowel and or or gall bladder would this show up on my sonar and if I do not have th tests done , such as the uper GI and the colonoscopy what will happen? If there is any way possible for you to post the answer and send it to my email I would greatly appreciate it. ***@**** also do you have any idea what this may be?

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi rocco589,
You have been told that you have irritable bowel syndrome-

Upper GI and colonoscopy usually do not show any abnormalities in IBS patients.

But if you dont want to take any chance or miss something inside then you can undergo virtual colonoscopy. This way you can avoid the conventional colonoscopy.

Gall bladder problems can be picked up by sonography. Bowel problems usually not picked up well by  sonography.

You discuss with your physician whether you really need all these.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

- Ratnakar Kini M.D.

[rocco589]

I was told at one point that I had irritable bowel but that was not from going through tests. I have not had any tests other than a pelvic sonar and I had that laproscopy to remove cysts and endometrious (sp) would any thing else have been able to be detected with that laproscopy?
Are there any other diseases that you can think of that I may have? are there any other tests that you think I should be asking for?
Thank you for the advice

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi Rocco589,
I would think in terms of only irritable bowel syndrome.

I would suggest the following tests for you if at all you want tests to
be done.

1. Colonoscopy
2. Motion examination
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

- Ratnakar Kini M.D.