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What Causes Stomach Bloating, Unusual Bowel Movement And Cramps?
Question: Experiencing stomach bloating and cramps, and this morning had a very unusual bowel movement (see attached.) Should i be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
Yes certainly considering your age,you need to undergo a total colonoscopy and a complete stool examination to rule out major organic pathology.
Your stool image supports this fact.
Further management will be based on the test reports.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Colonoscopy is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
Yes certainly considering your age,you need to undergo a total colonoscopy and a complete stool examination to rule out major organic pathology.
Your stool image supports this fact.
Further management will be based on the test reports.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you doctor. What is consisered "major organic pathology?"
Brief Answer:
You are always welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and concern.
Major organic pathology means-any tumor or polyp or mass in the gastro intestinal tract.
So get a Total colonoscopy done.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
You are always welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and concern.
Major organic pathology means-any tumor or polyp or mass in the gastro intestinal tract.
So get a Total colonoscopy done.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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