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IBS-D and colonoscopy.
Hello Sir! I have long standing case of IBS-D, the first colposcopy was done in 2020 which was absolutely normal. Since then I have had frequent flair-ups. I go for regular check ups and even I asked my doctors if I need another colonoscopy. They delay saying not required. I constantly suffer from loosing motions, bloating,chest burn and weight loss. What do you suggest, should I change my doctor and go for a voluntary colonoscopy to avoid any complications in future or just follow my doctors advise?
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The reason we do a colonoscopy for someone with your type of condition is to check for Tumours, Polyps, Inflammation and also to take biopsy to check for conditions where the colon looks ok but the biopsy gives a clue.
In your case it is not tumour or polyp or inflammation. So the question is did they take biopsy from colon to check for conditions called Microscopic colitis, Eosinophilic colitis etc? If they haven’t, then only Yes.
I am not sure if you had tests/assessment/treatment trial for Thyroid, Coeliac, Bile salt malabsorption and Pancreatic exocrine deficiency. The thing is these conditions give exactly the same symptoms that you report. The thing that would be unusual with IBS is weigh loss from it.
Hope this helps.
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Hey there I understood ur concern ...
The disease course itself is chronic and autoimmune multifactorial
U should be on regular medications for ur bowel movements and change lifestyle food habits
And yes u might definitely need colonoscopy right now followed by regular 1-2 yr colonoscopy if needed and on regular follow up
I think u can explain ur doctor ur concern and listen to their explanation and be in touch
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yes colonoscopy might be needed rn
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Colonoscopy with biopsy is the need of hour. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion*
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