Last February found myself in the emergency room with symptoms rectal bleeding severe at times, passing large amounts of mucus, pressure constant urge to use the bathroom. After rectal exam and bloodwork (found nothing) I was referred to a doctor who suspects Crohns or Ulcer Colitis, then refered me to a GI doctor. Have a colonoscopy scheduled for October couldn't get anything sooner. I've been dealing with these issues for almost a year, I'm currently without insurance so suffered in silence before finally ending up in the ER. Year prior after ER visit for adominal pain and vomitting found a cyst in my colon after an MRI but was sent home being told unrelated. In addition to the above symptoms also having diarrhea, pencil-like stool, fatigue, and in total lost 30lbs. I'm only 29 years old doctor told me he doesn't suspect colon cancer, though it does run in my family. The last few days been debating going back to the ER as my symptoms are worse but seems like a waste of time I need answers.
Any advice much appreciated, thank you!
Any advice much appreciated, thank you!
). The procedures at teaching hospitals are preformed by professionals so you don't have to worry about some student messing things up. It may be worth a try or possibly call them up and state your case, maybe they might be willing to diagnose you to the end to inform their students of hard to diagnose illnesses. I'd contact them at least to see what they have to say.
