ulcer on colon

ulcers are not related to IBS, but are related to IBD...did he mention if there was any inflammation as well? Inflammation is also related to IBD and NOT to IBS, same with bleeding being related to IBD not IBS with the exception of hemmheroides...also Crohns can affect the entire GI tract whereas UC only affects the rectom/colon...if she has symptoms of nodules in her esophagus and colon that points towards crohns rather then ulcertive colitis....IBS is a mind-gut reaction type of syndrome whereas IBD having polyps, ulcers, inflammation, bleeding, ect involved makes it a disease.

Did you ask the GI any of these questions that you posted? If you weren't comfortable with that particular GI I'd be finding your daughter a knew one, even get a second opinion and such.

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Hi Ivy's Mum

I have IBS and I get rectal ulcers. They have tested for UC and crohns but the biopsies were fine. I dont know why I get these ulcers but I do! Very strange.
I hope your daughter gets a diagnosis soon. The wait can be frustrating I know. Chrohns and UC are a possibility.
Good luck with everything
Take care

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Victoria x

 

cherish all your happy moments....they make a fine cushion for old age

 

dx: IBS 2002, Ulcerative Colitis 2004, Depression 2004, Anxiety 2005

 

meds: lexapro 10mg, prednisilone 10mg, mebeverine 20mg

 

 

Hi Jay,

 

I have IBS and what was thought to be ulcerative colitis until yesterday.  I have solitary rectal ulcer syndrome which is linked to the IBS.  I have a lot of constipation and diaharea.  When I strain too much or go to the toilet too much the rectum area gets inflamed and causes an ulcer.  I have treatment in the form of prednisilone suppositories. 

The ulcers can be caused by the way you strain aswell as everyones anatomy is different.  If you get constipated a lot, the pressure alone can cause the rectal ulcers.

If you have what I have you definatley don't need surgery but be sure that you get a proper diagnosis.

Good luck and let me know how you get on

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Victoria x

 

cherish all your happy moments....they make a fine cushion for old age

 

dx: IBS 2002, Ulcerative Colitis 2004, Depression 2004, Anxiety 2005

 

meds: lexapro 10mg, prednisilone 10mg, mebeverine 20mg

 

 

I think if it were my daughter I would try and find a children's hospital in the area and get a specialist in GI for children. Perhaps you have already but if not I don't think I would be happy if you are not getting your questions answered.

Jay, I know how pred is as I have had it on and off for lung disease and it makes you want to eat the table. Have you tried the probiotics for bloating. they have really helped me tremendously with the bloat. I either take the Digestive Advantage or one I get at a store called Trader Joes that is a combination of Acidophaolous and something else. I threw the bottle out so don't know. but I really see a huge difference when I don't take them.