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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
second opinion pls
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.
second opinion pls
by Tempest37, Sep 19, 2007 07:22AM
i have a knot feeling in the upper (my left ) side right on the belt line next to the inside of my pelvis bone for the past 6 months went to friend of mine (a doctor) he checked me for hernia told me it was something to do with the iliac nerve and to take ibuprofin and it would be gone in a week or 2. i also told him bout the blood i have in stool which is bright red.never had any pain till yesterday when i felt a shooting pain down my leg from that area. some constipation exist.i can see in stool where a stripe of blood runs down it .also have pain while having movement .feels like a few inches up in colon.what should i do?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 20, 2007 06:55AM
, Sep 20, 2007 06:55AM
Blood in the stool should always be evaluated. Hemorrhoids, an anal fissure, polyps or possibly cancer can all lead to blood.
I would suggest a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Regarding the pain in that area, imaging the abdomen can be considered to exclude colitis or diverticulitis. A CT scan can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
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, M.D.
kevinmd_
I would suggest a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Regarding the pain in that area, imaging the abdomen can be considered to exclude colitis or diverticulitis. A CT scan can be considered.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
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, M.D.
kevinmd_
