Hi there. Last Wednesday I spontaneously had an episode of heavy GI bleeding. Never happened before. I'm 38 and have had no history of any symptoms involving abdominal problems. I went to the ER and was hospitalized for two days. Along with blood tests and a CT scan, I had a colonoscopy. While the blood tests and CT scan were normal, the colonoscopy revealed several ulcers in patchy areas throughout my colon. While waiting for the pathology report, I spoke with the GI doc and he said the ulcers appeared (fresh) and likely it was a viral infection because of my lack of chronic symptoms. I have never been more than an occasional user of NSAIDs.
Alas, the pathology results came back that I had Crohn's! A very surprising diagnosis because I literally have had none of the typical symptoms. While I was in the hospital I had slight discomfort above my belly button, but now I feel completely normal and have returned to normal BM's.
Anyone else with Crohn's have similar lack of symptoms? Maybe I have a mild case? Maybe this is only the beginning and it'll get a lot worse? I just dont know. I will follow up with the GI doc in a couple weeks to check my small intestine. Any thoughts or advice you have would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Alas, the pathology results came back that I had Crohn's! A very surprising diagnosis because I literally have had none of the typical symptoms. While I was in the hospital I had slight discomfort above my belly button, but now I feel completely normal and have returned to normal BM's.
Anyone else with Crohn's have similar lack of symptoms? Maybe I have a mild case? Maybe this is only the beginning and it'll get a lot worse? I just dont know. I will follow up with the GI doc in a couple weeks to check my small intestine. Any thoughts or advice you have would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!