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10 Years Ago I Was Diagnosed With Crohns However Last
Question: 10 years ago i was diagnosed with Crohns however last year i have been told that those test results dont actually lead to crohns and arent definitive and i may have IBS but nobody i know with IBS suffers like i do, i get intense stomch aches and abdominal cramps whenever i leave the house or work at all to a point i cant make any plans or live my life properly, i always have a stomach ache every second of every day for atleast 6 years it just gets worse when i try to do any activities and im struggling to cope anymore but no doctor knows for sure what i have so i dont know how to work on getting better i keep getting sent for blood tests that find nothing.
Brief Answer:
IBS
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Welcome to Ask a doctor.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
You are suffering from a disease called IBS.It is a spectrum of disease like Ulcerative colitis and chron's disease where gut gets inflammed,swollen,large amount of fluids secreted by intestines,mucus secreted in stools,multiple ulcers occur in intestines which may bleed.There are mucoid diarrhoea,cramping,dumping diarrhoea and malabsorption.
This can easily be diagnosed and UC and CD can be differentiated, if you visit a good gastroenterologist who will do a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, biopsy of intestinal lining ,stool examination and CT enterography or MR enterography if needed.
Blood tests reveal nothing.
As far as treatment is concerned,It consists of anti-inflammatory medications -Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like sulfasalizine which relieves pain, decreases inflammation and reduces fever.
Antibiotics are given to control infection and it stops the growth of or kills bacteria.
Immunosuppressive drugs like azothioprine reduces immune response.
Steroid modifies or simulates hormone effects, often to reduce inflammation or for tissue growth and repair.
Analgesic relieves pain and dietary supplements works alone or in conjunction with other treatments to promote health.
Take small and frequent meals instead of large major meals.Have plentiful oral water and fluids. Keep yourself well hydrated.Avoid fatty and junk food.
Anxiety and overstress increase symptoms. Be distressed and be physically active.
Hope that I have answered your query.If you have any doubts,please let me know.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards
IBS
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Welcome to Ask a doctor.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
You are suffering from a disease called IBS.It is a spectrum of disease like Ulcerative colitis and chron's disease where gut gets inflammed,swollen,large amount of fluids secreted by intestines,mucus secreted in stools,multiple ulcers occur in intestines which may bleed.There are mucoid diarrhoea,cramping,dumping diarrhoea and malabsorption.
This can easily be diagnosed and UC and CD can be differentiated, if you visit a good gastroenterologist who will do a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, biopsy of intestinal lining ,stool examination and CT enterography or MR enterography if needed.
Blood tests reveal nothing.
As far as treatment is concerned,It consists of anti-inflammatory medications -Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like sulfasalizine which relieves pain, decreases inflammation and reduces fever.
Antibiotics are given to control infection and it stops the growth of or kills bacteria.
Immunosuppressive drugs like azothioprine reduces immune response.
Steroid modifies or simulates hormone effects, often to reduce inflammation or for tissue growth and repair.
Analgesic relieves pain and dietary supplements works alone or in conjunction with other treatments to promote health.
Take small and frequent meals instead of large major meals.Have plentiful oral water and fluids. Keep yourself well hydrated.Avoid fatty and junk food.
Anxiety and overstress increase symptoms. Be distressed and be physically active.
Hope that I have answered your query.If you have any doubts,please let me know.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards
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