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What Causes Severe Abdominal Pain After Colonoscopy?
Question: Hi,
I had C-Diff a year ago and got that cleared up with Vancomycin.
Since this pass Dec. I have had abd. pain severe at times. I had a colonoscopy which 2 biopsy's were done and it showed inflamed intestines.
I was put on Delzico DR 400mg 3 tabs. twice daily. These have not helped. I had a Cat Scan with oral contrast and it showed nothing really. I don't know what to do anymore.
Should I see a infectious disease doctor?? I have been a diabetic for 52 years now on a pump.
Help me Please.
I had C-Diff a year ago and got that cleared up with Vancomycin.
Since this pass Dec. I have had abd. pain severe at times. I had a colonoscopy which 2 biopsy's were done and it showed inflamed intestines.
I was put on Delzico DR 400mg 3 tabs. twice daily. These have not helped. I had a Cat Scan with oral contrast and it showed nothing really. I don't know what to do anymore.
Should I see a infectious disease doctor?? I have been a diabetic for 52 years now on a pump.
Help me Please.
Brief Answer:
probably not...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Clostridium difficile colitis has a relatively high risk of recurrence. Since you've had colonoscopy and no signs of infectious colitis, I do not believe it's infectious in origin. Mesalamine (dellzicol) is an agent used against inflammatory colitis (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease mostly). The biopsy may have shown signs of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Your doctor should tell you about that.
You can try a stool culture but diarrhea is expected in most infectious causes. A general blood check-up might help particularly tests like the complete blood count, CRP and ESR. Since colonoscopy and CT scan are already done, there is no need for extensive tests. The blood tests should suffice to get a good idea. The biopsy is very important though. If you have the report please upload it.
Kind Regards!
probably not...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Clostridium difficile colitis has a relatively high risk of recurrence. Since you've had colonoscopy and no signs of infectious colitis, I do not believe it's infectious in origin. Mesalamine (dellzicol) is an agent used against inflammatory colitis (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease mostly). The biopsy may have shown signs of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Your doctor should tell you about that.
You can try a stool culture but diarrhea is expected in most infectious causes. A general blood check-up might help particularly tests like the complete blood count, CRP and ESR. Since colonoscopy and CT scan are already done, there is no need for extensive tests. The blood tests should suffice to get a good idea. The biopsy is very important though. If you have the report please upload it.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't have the report with me but it did show inflammation of the intestines.
My stomach hurts so bad sometimes I don't know if I will make it through the day.
Do you think I should go on clear liquids?? The C-Diff came back neg.
I have 2 disability adults that I deal with every day. This doesn't help either.
Is there anything else I should be doing for inflamed intestines.
I am desperate to stop this. I do not want to go on any pain medicines because I am on enough medicine.
My stomach hurts so bad sometimes I don't know if I will make it through the day.
Do you think I should go on clear liquids?? The C-Diff came back neg.
I have 2 disability adults that I deal with every day. This doesn't help either.
Is there anything else I should be doing for inflamed intestines.
I am desperate to stop this. I do not want to go on any pain medicines because I am on enough medicine.
Brief Answer:
the stomach is a different issue but a diagnosis is still required
Detailed Answer:
Intestinal inflammation is a vague term. The biopsy may enlighten the clinician more regarding the diagnosis. Or it may not! But without the biopsy I can't say anything more.
The stomach pain is another issue which has nothing to do with your recent problems. Perhaps it's a side effect from the medication you used, I can't say for sure. If you're having stomach (that is upper abdominal pain) then a different kind of assessment is required. Burning pain is usually caused by ulcers or reflux disease. Other kind of pain may be caused by ulcers but the gall bladder or the pancreas may also be implicated. Therefore clinical and radiological assessment is recommended.
Clinical examination may help the doctor detect signs of gallbladder disease for example. Radiological tests may exclude gallbladder disease and may help with pancreatic causes. Finally an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy will diagnose in the most accurate way ulcers or other gastrointestinal causes of upper abdominal pain.
Trying a proton pump inhibitor may help in the meanwhile. Omeprazole for example is a good choice. 20mg once a day should be enough.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
the stomach is a different issue but a diagnosis is still required
Detailed Answer:
Intestinal inflammation is a vague term. The biopsy may enlighten the clinician more regarding the diagnosis. Or it may not! But without the biopsy I can't say anything more.
The stomach pain is another issue which has nothing to do with your recent problems. Perhaps it's a side effect from the medication you used, I can't say for sure. If you're having stomach (that is upper abdominal pain) then a different kind of assessment is required. Burning pain is usually caused by ulcers or reflux disease. Other kind of pain may be caused by ulcers but the gall bladder or the pancreas may also be implicated. Therefore clinical and radiological assessment is recommended.
Clinical examination may help the doctor detect signs of gallbladder disease for example. Radiological tests may exclude gallbladder disease and may help with pancreatic causes. Finally an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy will diagnose in the most accurate way ulcers or other gastrointestinal causes of upper abdominal pain.
Trying a proton pump inhibitor may help in the meanwhile. Omeprazole for example is a good choice. 20mg once a day should be enough.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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