Hello all! I have been lurking in this forum for around 3 months without posting much.
I had my colonoscopy today which I was diagnosed with the following:
Ulcerated mucosa in my rectum- biopsies taken.
Scattered areas of erythematous mucosa in the rectum and recto-sigmoid colon- biopsies taken.
I also had two polyps that were removed. My terminal ileum appeared normal but biopsies were taken.
I had a quick chat to my surgeon afterwards and she believes it to be Proctitis.
My symptoms started with occasional blood in my stools in January which led to constipation/diarrhea, urgency to go to the toilet which I would only pass blood and mucous. The mucous isn't so bad at present, just the blood. I also have intolerances to lactose, caffeine, orange juice, large amounts of chicken and eggs.
I don't know much about this at all as I've been reading more UC stuff. Is this the same or completely different?
I have to wait to see my surgeon again in two weeks for the biopsy results as well as a plan for my medication. Depending on the results, she or a gastroenterologist will then look after me.
Can anyone shed some light on my condition? Your symptoms and how you control it? Does this go into remission or will I need to live with it every day like this?
Thankyou so much in advance!!!
I had my colonoscopy today which I was diagnosed with the following:
Ulcerated mucosa in my rectum- biopsies taken.
Scattered areas of erythematous mucosa in the rectum and recto-sigmoid colon- biopsies taken.
I also had two polyps that were removed. My terminal ileum appeared normal but biopsies were taken.
I had a quick chat to my surgeon afterwards and she believes it to be Proctitis.
My symptoms started with occasional blood in my stools in January which led to constipation/diarrhea, urgency to go to the toilet which I would only pass blood and mucous. The mucous isn't so bad at present, just the blood. I also have intolerances to lactose, caffeine, orange juice, large amounts of chicken and eggs.
I don't know much about this at all as I've been reading more UC stuff. Is this the same or completely different?
I have to wait to see my surgeon again in two weeks for the biopsy results as well as a plan for my medication. Depending on the results, she or a gastroenterologist will then look after me.
Can anyone shed some light on my condition? Your symptoms and how you control it? Does this go into remission or will I need to live with it every day like this?
Thankyou so much in advance!!!