Colonoscopy - terminal ileum

Hi All

Without going into my history, I had my first colonoscopy yesterday and the doctor took 15 biopsies throughout. The bowel looked fine - as said by the doctor, however once at the terminal ileum I/Dr noticed multiple polyps. I don't believe he removed, is there a reason for this?

I'm obviously waiting for results, but want to go in armed with questions/knowledge. In your experience would this mean they have to investigate further up the small intestine using alternative tests? Why didn't he remove them?

Thanks,

Hi Ides

I had bad food poisoning a number of years ago, ever since then my stomach has never been 'right'. Two years ago i was going through a terrible stage so shifted my diet to FODMAP and gluten free. This has helped. However, I still go through days/weeks of diarrhea/attacks on a daily basis. The doctors sent me to a school of tropical health/disease here in London earlier this year - tested for parasites etc. and nothing showed up. They've done multiple blood and stool samples, all negative. So sent me for a colonoscopy.

If you'd like specific symptoms do let me know. These range from having normal BM, then diarrhea shortly after. Or, entire days of diarrhea - mostly triggered by fatty food, stress, etc. Although sometimes seemingly random.

Thanks. I'm still waiting for my results.

In the meantime I've developed a stomach bug/flu - and it made me wonder whether it is actually a flare-up of crohns or the like?

It started on Sunday when I woke up to feeling achey and flu-like. Horrendous wind and some pain. It then started on Sunday (1-2 am), I've had diarrhea since then. It slowed up late yesterday PM but is back with vengeance this morning. 7-8 times in the last 3 hours. There is nothing in me. Strangely I had a relatively normal BM on Sunday morning after some sleep.

Since I'm waiting for my results I'm not exactly sure what's wrong with me, and whether the above is just a viral/bug. How long do I leave it without seeking medical advice?