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Posted 7/9/2011 8:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I could really use some help or advice I've been having digestive issues for the past 3 years and I'm 21 years old.

I finally got fed up with my current "flare-up" yesterday and went to the hospital for a CT scan. It came back clean besides a "narrowing of my descending colon" which they think is Chron's disease because of my symptoms intermittent blood in in my stool for 3 years/diarrhea/constipation/lack of appetite, etc) The ER doctor said that she could give me medicine to help me feel better today, but my upcoming colonoscopy might not catch if I have Chron's if I take the treatment.

So first off can a CT scan actually diagnose Chron's is there still a chance that I don't have it or maybe I have UC instead? My colonoscopy is 3 weeks from now unfortunately and if I do have Chron's I don't understand how the treatment would mask my problem? Because I've read that if you have a narrowing they might not be able to go past that point and complete the colonoscopy.

And also my recent flare up started 2 months into a new calorie restricted diet + exercise 4 days a week could my new diet/weight loss have caused the flare up or is it a coincidence?
Posted 7/9/2011 1:40 PM (GMT 0)
A CT scan can only show inflammation in the intestines but to get a true diagnosis, you will need scopes. The last time I was hospitalized I had a CT scan which showed that my entire large intestine was inflamed. Even if you were to start on medication today and felt better when your scope came, they should still be able to tell if you have active/past/inactive inflammation via biopsies.
Posted 7/9/2011 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
I'm going in for a consultation on monday to schedule a colonoscopy. But I'm still concerned with my inability to eat as soon as I eat I get an unpleasant gassy/indigestion feeling. This has only lasted for about a week, but I'm pretty worried about it do any Chrons medicines help with my inability to eat? I've already lost about 2.5 pounds this week.
Posted 7/9/2011 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
eventually ...it can take sometime for things to get better..I was really really sick for years before dr's finally figured out what the deal was...Mind you I still have bad days, but the good days come more and more...
I find when i flare the last thing i want to do is eat...there is something in your body that gets trigered with a flare that tells you you are not hungry.. ON the days i get like that...i do liquids..soups, shakes, tea...Just something.. I hope you feel better soon.
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