Upper GI/ Colonoscopy results

[Tom91]

Hey guys,
I just got back from my colonoscopy a little while ago (still a little loopy on the anesthesia), I got the immediate results but didn't have a chance to speak with my GI about them (and my next appointment is in a month). The good news is that he didn't see any ulcerations anywhere. I was wondering if people with IBD always have slight ulcerations or resulting scar tissue, or are there usually ulcerations present when abdominal pain occurs. The reason I ask is because i had a stomach ache two days ago and are wondering if the ulcers could have healed in time.

My GI noted a gastric mucosal abnormality characterized by erythema in the lower third of my esophagus (I have no idea what this means) along with patchy mildly erythematous mucous (with no bleeding) in my gastric antrum. I also had a localized area of granular mucosa found in my cecum. Otherwise both of my scopes were normal. I briefly asked my doctor if he thought it was some sort of IBD and he said no. He told me to take omeprazole for a few weeks, which would hopefully clear everything up. I'd just like to hear from others on the forum and their experiences with IBD, other GIs, and colonoscopy/ endoscopy results. Do mine indicate some sort of IBD?

 

[lookame]

Stomache aches and pains can be a result of other factors besides IBD. It can also be caused by factors outside the GI track. Ulcers can heal and "disappear" but typically you'll see blood in stools which may be either black or bright red or a mix. Inflammation can also cause tummy upset but the GI would have seen evidance of either inflammation or ulcers. Did he take biopsies? If so in a week or two he should have a clearer veiw of what is going on. Though it can still be difficult to diagnose crohns from these alone.

The gastric mucosal abnormality characterized by erythema sounds like gastritis. It's redness of the lining in your lower third of the esophagus which can be caused by acid reflux. Gastritis can make you feel really bad so don't get upset by that.

As for the localized area of grandular mucosa I'm not positive what that really means but I read a little saying that it can be a sign of IBd though in such a small area it can also mean an undertermined disease of some sort including infectious and non-infectious diseases.

At any case your GI said it looked clear of IBD and it sounds like your scopes resemble his findings as well. To me it sounds more like your suffering from gastritis and scid reflux. I'm not saying over time that you won;t develope a more conclusive case of IBD, also GIs seem to want some sort of damage or evidance that the disease has been in your digestive track before giving a difinitive diagnosis of IBD. Right now it sounds best to fllow doctors orders and keep an eye out for blood and such.

 

[Tom91]

Thanks for the quick reply! I had biopsies taken basically everywhere, even the healthy parts of my stomach. I had just been suffering from severe stomach pain up until about a month ago when I first saw maroonish blood when wiping. That happened three times, which prompted me to schedule the endo/colo. Hopefully I'll hear back from my GI in the next few days so I ask him what he thinks it is.

 

[xJillx]

Hi Tom and welcome! I am glad that it seems like you may not have IBD. However, I would be sure to question the granular mucosa found in my cecum. I am not exactly sure what "granular mucosa" means, but it obviously was something noteable. Granted, sometimes prep can cause a little irritation in the colon. So, this could be the cause.

Be sure to let us know how the appointment goes next month.

 

[Tom91]

bump for more feedback, please