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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Bowel Incontinence And Mucoid Stool While Having A History Of SBO With Resection
Question: 76 y/o womam with hx of SBO with resection. chronic bowel issues. passes mucoid stools (incontinence) throughout the day without formed stools x more than 6 mos; worsening. (takes laxatives prn). stools neg. for c&s, cdiff, campy, shigella, etc... no abd pain. elevated sed rate. no obstruction on abd CT scan. EGD shows non-bleeding ulcer. pending colonoscopy. CA markers neg.
Brief Answer:
Candida feces test and colonoscopy needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your mucus in stools may come from inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). Doing a colonoscopy is necessary to evaluate the lesions and to determine the kind of therapy need. Inflammatory bowel disease is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and immunosuppressants.
Also, I would suggest you to do a test of stools for candida infection. It may give mucus in stools. It is favorized by inflammatory bowel disease and by overuse of antibiotics.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Candida feces test and colonoscopy needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your mucus in stools may come from inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). Doing a colonoscopy is necessary to evaluate the lesions and to determine the kind of therapy need. Inflammatory bowel disease is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and immunosuppressants.
Also, I would suggest you to do a test of stools for candida infection. It may give mucus in stools. It is favorized by inflammatory bowel disease and by overuse of antibiotics.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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