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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
bowel & stomach problem
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
bowel & stomach problem
by bubba1234, Dec 03, 2008 12:27PM
Hell-o, once to three times a year for the last 8 years or so I will have a few days with very bad cramps & gas with
either the runs or constipation. It is sometimes followed by a mucus discharge and usually goes away as fast as it started. I was told it is ibs. I have made a Dr. appt with a new Dr. for early jan since I have never really had any testing of late, and I am a 50 year old women. I just had a bout and this time in the mucus was a very very small spot of red blood. I am a very nerves person and was wondering if this can be something other than cancer. Now that I have this fear in my mind my stomach is a mess all the time. Can nerves play apart in this? Thank You
either the runs or constipation. It is sometimes followed by a mucus discharge and usually goes away as fast as it started. I was told it is ibs. I have made a Dr. appt with a new Dr. for early jan since I have never really had any testing of late, and I am a 50 year old women. I just had a bout and this time in the mucus was a very very small spot of red blood. I am a very nerves person and was wondering if this can be something other than cancer. Now that I have this fear in my mind my stomach is a mess all the time. Can nerves play apart in this? Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 04, 2008 07:05AM
, Dec 04, 2008 07:05AM
I agree that IBS may be a possibility.
However, given your age, and the presence of blood and mucous, you need a colonoscopy. This is the most definitive test to exclude colon cancer.
If negative, sending the stool for analysis and culture can be done to exclude malabsorption and infection.
I would also consider a blood test to exclude celiac disease.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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.
www.kevinmd.com
However, given your age, and the presence of blood and mucous, you need a colonoscopy. This is the most definitive test to exclude colon cancer.
If negative, sending the stool for analysis and culture can be done to exclude malabsorption and infection.
I would also consider a blood test to exclude celiac disease.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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.
www.kevinmd.com
