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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Stomach Polyps/Ulcerative Proctitis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Stomach Polyps/Ulcerative Proctitis
by lkd1330, Apr 22, 2009 06:08PM
3 Years ago I was diagnosed with proctitis with no symptoms. I was put on sulfa which I now know I'm allergic to. I have severe reactions to penicillian and sulfa in paticular bactrim. That's how they found the proctitis with a colonoscopy. At that time also had CT scan which was normal. The last 2 months I have been severely constipated and had blood in stools. After a month I started taking metamucil and had normal bm and felt better. I had a CT for other reason which was normal, however, they said I had stomach polyps. Could these cause the blood in stool and constipation, not the proctitis , which I don't even know I have. I had been extremely nervous and drink a couple of lattes with skim daily. Thats about it. Is there a diet that makes them better or acupuncture. I'm afraid to take antibiotics to treat them.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Apr 23, 2009 01:33PM
, Apr 23, 2009 01:33PM
I am not aware of stomach polyps commonly leading to blood in the stool and constipation. Normally, they would have to be biopsied during the upper endoscopy and then removed. Antibiotics typically do not treat stomach polyps.
It is more likely that the blood in the stool is due to the proctitis. Depending on the severity, steroids and antibiotics can be considered to treat the acute episode.
One consideration would be immunomodulator therapy to manage the chronic disease.
There are many other causes that can lead to constipation, and I would check the thyroid level as well as more specialized tests like an endoscopic ultrasound or anorectal manometry if the diagnosis remains non-revealing.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/kevinmd
It is more likely that the blood in the stool is due to the proctitis. Depending on the severity, steroids and antibiotics can be considered to treat the acute episode.
One consideration would be immunomodulator therapy to manage the chronic disease.
There are many other causes that can lead to constipation, and I would check the thyroid level as well as more specialized tests like an endoscopic ultrasound or anorectal manometry if the diagnosis remains non-revealing.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin Pho, M.D.
KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/kevinmd
