Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Flared Up Ulcerative Colitis With Bloody Stools, On Mesacol. Knees, Chest And Shoulders Becoming Weak. Why ?
i am 51 yr old male with ulcerative colities since last 15 yrs. but just last week i had a flare-up with bloody stools of 20 - 25 per day. now the stools are 5 - 6 per day. i am on mesacol 400 mg, 2 x 3 times a day. i am fully vegetarian and very careful about my diet . but since last 10 days my knees and shouldersand chest have become so weak, that i can hardly stand or sit. dr has advised me calcirol 0000 IU one sachet per week X 6 weeks. kindly advise me on YYYY@YYYY AAAAAA
Mon, 2 Sep 2013
Hi ! From your history, I could infer that you have got extra intestinal manifestations of ulcerative collitis, where multiple joints and muscles may get affected in the form of arthritis and myositis. These may be self limited or may require medication for symptomatic treatment. I would suggest you to take appointment with your treating doctor, and discuss on this with him. You may continue to have calcirol as advised by your doctor.
I find this answer helpful
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
Pain in knee, shoulder and chest may be due to decreased calcium levels in your body as in ulcerative colitis patient becomes calcium deficient. So take calcium and continue with calcirol sachet. Also take an analgesic like combination of tramadol and paracetamol like Ultracet
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
Pain in knee, shoulder and chest may be due to decreased calcium levels in your body as in ulcerative colitis patient becomes calcium deficient. So take calcium and continue with calcirol sachet. Also take an analgesic like combination of tramadol and paracetamol like Ultracet
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Blood in stool
Loading Online Doctors....