WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: 11 yr pelvic pain

Re: 11 yr pelvic pain - bowel exam

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 4 Mar 2001 08:31:41 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 4 Mar 2001, Teresa wrote: >
>I am confused about my bowel exam. After reading about colonoscopy and
>sigmoidoscopy they have confirmed my worries about the exam I had.
>I had a camera inserted but I did not have to empty/clean my bowels in
>any way. The whole procedure lasted no more than five minutes. the
>doctor who performed it said that he had been looking endometriosis but
>there was no sign of it. Nor was there any sign of Crohns disease or
>anything like that - everything looked normal.
>I would appreciate any information.

Teresa,

In my experience, Colonoscopies require a bowel prep to be done. Sigmoidoscopies, depending on the Dr. and what they are looking for, don't always require one. Sometimes they want two Fleet's Enema's done prior to the Sig.

Crohn's can affect areas higher up in the large intestines as well as the lower parts.

I would suggest you call the GI that did the procedure and ask him/her about what exactly was done (colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy). Let him/her know that you are concerned due to what you have learned regarding bowel preps, etc.

Was the procedure done in the hospital or outpatient surgery facility, or was it done in his office? Did you have sedation?

Hope this helps.

-- Robin

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