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Suggest Treatment For Severe And Painful Constipation

I have had explosive episodes and then really painful constipation. I when to have a Colonoscopy but they had to stop because i had a reaction to the medication they gave me. I have been refered by my doctor to have a colonography through a CT scan. Will this determine if i have Diverticulitis, i had 1 polop remove before i had the re action so they didn t get the full picture
Tue, 31 May 2022
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Yes, you should do a CT scan so be sure what is going on with the large bowel. Colonoscopy may be done without sedation medication. Please discuss with your doctor for this.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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Suggest Treatment For Severe And Painful Constipation

Hello Yes, you should do a CT scan so be sure what is going on with the large bowel. Colonoscopy may be done without sedation medication. Please discuss with your doctor for this. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist