Is it ibs or crohn's?

[tree127]

I'm in remission with crohn's since January.  My gastro told me that now it's ibs. I have bloating, pain in my stomach, literally, and constipated.  I've been cramping a lot lately.  Recently, I had free-floating bloody mucus a few times when I went to the bathroom.  I also get nauseated at times..  Is the bloody mucus a cause for concern?

[tree127]

Thanks for your reply.  I appreciate it.  I have a dr.'s appoointment on 9-9, so hopefully I will get an answer soon.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Well, yes blood in mucus or stool is a cause of concern. While it can be due to IBS or Crohn's, it can also be due to hemorrhoids, cancer, polyps etc.
You will probably need a colonoscopy to find the cause.
Bloating etc can also be due to several other causes. Other than IBS or spastic colon you could be suffering from Celiac Disease/Ulcerative Colitis/ Crohn’s disease, H pylori infection, diabetes, food intolerance, malabsorption syndromes, constipation, gallbladder and liver problems, pancreatic dysfunction, or taking a diet rich in sulfites. Cancers of the gut and in female ovarian cancer too could be a cause. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Do consult your doctor. Take care!

[Brandywinne]

Not usually with Chohns disease or IBS however I would have a colonoscopy done to make sure it is non cancer or pallups