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My GI doctor said "there's nothing wrong you, you just have IBS". I'd lost 20# in two weeks. A few hours later....my service dog alerted me. I called the GI back and told them. They said "come back in the morning". Went back in the morning had a HIDA scan..Turns out, my gallbladder had stopped functioning...0% function...a few hours later, the surgeon told me "your service dog saved your life you were hours from going septic". My GI doctor never apologized for not believing me. Patients know their bodies better than an white coat.
May I know what happen why your gallbladder stopped functioning? Do you have gallstones? I have gallstones, just last week first time I experienced gut wrenching stomach ache, I thought I had hyper acidity. Now this week I had low bowel movement. It's frustrating!
It's good to not have colon cancer, right! But it doesn't really do much for your IBS. I hope that you find a solution. If you continue to struggle with it, I encourage you to reach out to us. That's our specialty.
My wife died because the gp told her he had IBS for years. Emergency room found stage 4 in minutes. Always get a second opinion on this. Demand a colonoscopy
Thanks you for this, Doc. I was looking for content about IBD/IBS vs Colon Cancer. This is very clear and well presented. I am enlightened. I just wish I can have a colonoscopy soon.
I went off of gluten 6 years ago due to noticing joint pains increasing when I ate more wheat products, stopped drinking cows milk due to digestion issues for a decade. I have developed problems a couple years ago with my digestion after going on a Keto diet about 7 weeks. Lost weight on the diet but my digestion slowed down too much. It continued after I went off the diet. Started becoming intolerant to certain foods like cauliflower, asparagus, ripe bananas, cooked peppers in soups, etc. Symptoms got worse & finally got a colonoscopy and biopsy positive for cancer. The digestion issues got much worse with constipation and diarrhea alternating. Would be tied down at home for a week or more sometimes. Someone suggested a few days ago that it could be due to lack of digestive enzymes. Started taking them 3 days ago along with drinking lemonade during meals and have had no problems since then. I believe now that my digestive enzymes were too low to tolerate a keto diet well, especially with the level of protein and fats and not getting natural enzymes from fruits.
@@rathangowda8971 the first symptom was inflammation in my hip where it felt like a sharp needle was poking into the joint. And I had sciatica when I was working as a greeter on my feet for hours, the more wheat I consumed the worse it got. It eventually felt like fire was blowing down my leg.
If you got a colon biopsy and it was positive for cancer, you have cancer. End of story. You may be one of the ones who have both colon cancer and IBS. Don't wait to get treatment; it's a painful way to go.
I understand that. My GI explained this to me but the final report said I had a tortous and redundant colon that made prone to have IBS. I have had constipation off and on all my life. I was glad I found out. Now I take a stool softener and am fine. I hsve had 2 colonoscopies and have never had a polyp. I still am vigilant about colonoscopies I take all screening my insurance allows.. @@IBSTreatmentCenter
Was diagnosed with IBS years back but recently I fast for a month and currently am feeling constipated and also my both kidneys are seriously hurting, feeling some sharp pain on both kidneys and my heart sometimes felt some pains there couple with liver pain recently.
Had symptoms for more or less 4 years. Had a stool test and an ultrasound 2 years ago, no sign of cancer. Having a colonoscopy in 5 days. Thanks for the video, very reassuring!
Today I tested positive for HPV after having a horrible outbreak, and feel the same way you describe in your interview. Listening to you share your overcome experience gave me the glim of hope I needed to hear. I am glad to that there is people like you out there who just want to help other people who are struggling with the same issues. Your words gave me the courage I need to hear today to know that it's okay. I can still be Myself and now I am enjoying my life the way I am supposed to. it is a blessing I come across your channel Dr Pius Ozigbe..
Thumbs up for SURE! I was diagnosed with IBS over 10 years ago, and it seems to get progressively worse each year. Ive had several colonoscipies and i have one scheduled next month. Theyre always negative. My ibs is horrible! Your video was wonderful! New subscriber now too btw!
My IBS/SIBO symptoms improved when I cut out all SUCROSE, SUCRALOSE, ZORBITOL, ALLULOSE, etc... all sweeteners that aren't regular sugar. So many sports drinks and "healthy" foods have these replacement sweeteners in them! I eat super healthy, gluten free, little dairy, no junk food, red meats or sodas. low/ no sugar as well. Now I have had to cut out sports drinks, even foods /drinks with MONK FRUIT sweeteners, as they have allulose or similar "natural" additives that trigger my GI symptoms, making my stomach huge with bloat and distress....☹Thanks for this video and your services offered here!
Ive been dealing with mucus and constipation for over two years, I rarely get the urge to use the bathroom. I can mostly only use the bathroom if i take laxatives, i do feel uncomfortable around my belly at times, I also get alot of heart burn, regurgitation sometimes, and feel full after eating every time, specially when i eat fast food. Not sure what it is, i dont have blood at all ever when using the bathroom, its always constipation and mucus. At times I get flat thin stools and then other times i get normal looking stools it just switches back and forth. Idk what i have, I have a docs appointment in like 3 weeks.
I've been dealing with IBS since i was a kid, having diarrea and constipation the very same day. A few months back my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer at 60yo and now i'm scared, but i believe 60yo is a normal age to have colon cancer and we do not have any family history other than my mom.
There is no normal age to have colon cancer. We'd love to help you solve your IBS. It's what we do, and we work with people all over the U.S. and in many other countries.
Two and a half years ago I had a colonoscopy to rule out cancer; I was having a lot of issues. The colonoscopy was very painful; woke me right up. I was told that was a sign of IBS. No cancer though! Whew! 😰
I began to have a burning sensation, pain in the left upper abdomen. Small spots of blood in my stool on occasion. Went to the ER with severe pain and they did a CT scan with contrast. They said I had some inflammation but said nothing more of what it could be. Just loaded me up on reflux and acid medicine..(I’ve not had any reflux symptoms) Also an ulcer medication. It’s been 5 months since then and I’m still having the same symptoms. Insurance won’t pay for a colonoscopy due to the fact I had a ct with contrast…I’m miserable. At this point I don’t know if I have cancer, gastritis, a hidden ulcer or IBS or even Celiac’s. 2 weeks ago I went back to my doctor with pain and they took a xray in his office and said I had bloating and constipation. It’s hard for me to pass gas and empty completely. Again, it’s oh, just gas and take a laxative. At this point I don’t know what to do.. I can feel the inflammation daily. It’s starting to affect my daily life and I’m afraid I may have cancer. I have a 9 yr old and I’m scared. Would a ct with contrast show cancer? I don’t know what to do.
Your symptoms sounds like mine. Burning pain all over my stomach and bowel area. Pain under ribcage. Had ultrasound done, my pain become more severe so they did CT SCAN, the scan came back clear. My doctor decided to do colonoscopy because my iron levels were very very low and he was to rule out colon cancer. Everything came back clear and he suspects I am dealing with IBS.
I live in Alberta (Canada) and for the last few years, you CAN'T have a colonoscopy unless you are accepted as a patient by a GI. I've been having lots of GI symptoms over the last couple of years, but my FIT test is negative, and a full stool panel has not revealed anything nefarious (blood work is also fine, not celiac either) - so I was denied for a colonoscopy! Anything and everything will trigger an urgent trip to the bathroom... I am currently on the last few days of a Zaxine prescription. I don't know if it's going to help. I'm not sure what to do. RUclips keeps showing me videos about colon cancer everyday.
I appreciate this offer but my health insurance will never agree to cover for your services (it took 4 months for them to approve Zaxine). What I need first is access to a colonoscopy to completely rule out CC, then I can consider IBS treatment options. @@IBSTreatmentCenter
I have struggled with constipation for years. Had colonoscopies taken laxatives done it all. Barely any relief and i feel like i just get more and more backed up. Terrified I’m going to die from it and I’m only 31 years old. IBS just feels like the diagnosis when they can’t figure out what’s going on with you.
I'm 32 and Same thing with me had yearly 2-3 times of endoscopy and colonoscopy, find polyps sometimes and sometimes nothing just inflammation and small ulcer. Put me on mesalazine suppositories and mesalazine pills with ppis and mosrapide for moving food in colon. It works and helps but after the remission I'll be sick again. I'm sick now again and the pills don't work anymore. I can't even poop for days on end. I have to use enemas or laxatives or senna but does not work well
I’m 31 y.o female have been having ibs symptoms for over a year but suddenly started to worsen after I took antibiotics I’ve been have loose and watery stools almost every day (sometimes a little bit of blood) for the past 10 months and some sharp left lower abdominal pain. I am 6 months pregnant so no gastroenterologist wants to deal with me😢 is there anything else I can do to see what’s wrong besides a colonoscopy
Hi Pearl. Although there are limitations, there are also some things that can be done and we'd still be happy to work with you. You might like our video on IBS and pregnancy: ruclips.net/video/mBYAKLwCdxs/видео.html
It sounds like the antibiotics ruined the balance of good bacteria in your gut. The sharp left lower abdominal pain sounds like diverticulitis or diverticulosis. You should try taking probiotics and prebiotics and see if it helps. I don't know if you should if you're pregnant.
Wow you have the same symptoms I have! I just sent in my test kit to the lab today. I’m 32 yrs old 1 child he’s 8 years old. I pray you find the right doctor to help you with your symptoms. 🙏🏽
Surely one of the main differences is that the intensity of symptoms fluctuate over time with IBS, whereas with colon cancer the symptoms will only deteriorate over time. Is that not the case?
No. That's not the case. IBS pain can be very severe and very constant. Colon cancer pain can be mild and fluctuate. There are no consistencies. We only wish it was that simple.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter Sorry for taking so long to reply but I just wanted to say thank you for your response. Just so you know, at the time of my original post I was having recurrent episodes of mild pain which moved about my abdomen as well as accompanying wind and belching. I had been to my doctor several times about this and initially it had been diagnosed as IBS although nothing seemed to get rid of it. However, about two weeks after I posted, my doctor referred me for an endoscopy, which led to a CT scan - it turned out that I had neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer that had spread to my liver. Can I just hammer home how important your advice was to never just assume you have IBS. There are so many information sources out there on TV and the internet that are potentially leading people to self-diagnose IBS and subsequently waste valuable time obsessing about their diet and trying to identify their trigger foods when they really need to be looking at other possible causes and seeking the immediate advice of a medical professional instead.
I’ve been having flat narrow stool or diarrhea for the last two years. Can’t produce a normal stool anymore. Don’t have any blood in my stool but recently started having pain in my left side under my rib cage. A dull pain
Stop with the IBS " BS" it could be cancer especially if you took the💉💉💉💉💉 safe and effective. Have it checked out, and be persistent, until you have peace of mind.
Dad had it around 50. Sister got it in her 40's. Im turning 40. Been in and out of the hospital with stomach pain and gi symptoms. But i go to the va so they will miss it until im going to die. They dont believe anything i say.
I have stomach problems since my birth. And i have constipation since childhood. My mother and father both have hemorrhoids and i had blood in ky stools a couple of years ago when i started getting worse type of constipation. But the blood in my stool is not showing anymore. And i still have thin stools. With other gastric issues. But not blood in my stool. And my weight has not reduced yet.
I HAVE ibs, my doctor said you need sigmoidoscopy,,,, I asked him that why not colonscopy, he said we dont need it in your case. kindly tell should i do?
Doctor please reply me if possible 😭... On the year 2023 in November i started getting symtoms like stomach burning and some discomfort ..day after day the symptoms were getting worst there was a kind of sensation that i have to poo but nothing came out only mucus ... But i didn't had any symtoms of constipation or lose motion only there was a sensation mostly at night that i have to poo but nothing used to happen also i was finding difficult to pass the gas.i have went to the doctor and also taken ibs medicine but nothing is working for me also done CT scan and stool taste blood, test everything was normal.... Then slowly all the symptoms were gone again from few days i am facing the same problem now with new symtoms little pain on stomach and narrow stool it feels like my stomach is not getting empty.. Therefore i decided to go for Colonosopy... Can you please tell me what's going on with me 😭😭 i am afraid of getting cancer
I had the same in November and had same symptoms had a colonscopy and they found 3 polyps and removed them but I'm still having same symptoms but keep getting compacted with stool and bleeding which they want to palm off as ibs .I hope everything goes well with you and you get to the bottom of your symptoms.
ur symptoms does not sound like cancer basically the thing is if u find blood in ur stool then it might be due to some kind of ibds but if u don find any blood in ur stool then it may as well be ibs but some people with ibs c tend to force poop down which might scar the delicate skin down there which might cause bleeding but other than that u might want to get it checked with a gi i hope u gws:)
Colonoscopy is not a safe test and pushing it is dangerous. I was in the ER with a 45 year old who developed sepsis from a polyip removal. I don't know if he survived but it was tragic and avoidable!
I think for many patients it's because they aren't absorbing their nutrients well. The IBS is causing them to have poor digestion, and subsequently poor absorption of nutrients.
In our country where I am paying medical aid / insurance, I can never understand why we need to beg a doctor to refer for such procedures. I am paying. Why deny me when I request it and I concerning symptoms.
Given how severe your symptoms sound, I would strongly recommend reaching out to a healthcare provider. Even though you're likely fatigued and may not want to move much, these types of symptoms-especially when involving severe pain and difficulty with bowel movements-should be evaluated by a doctor, who can help determine the best course of action.
Just had one today the only hard part is the day before prep and cleaning out your colon you go in they give you juice and next thing you wake up in waiting room its that easy . Get one done . I have IBS and better to just check
Dear sir, I am suffering from left quadrent stomach and back pain from last two years, blood in stool, iron deficiency, weight loss, first Ultra scan report is a bowel Wall thickening...after that my CT scan normal, two times colonoscopy normal, two times endoscopy normal, sigmoidoscopy normal, but my symptoms remain same, what is the reason for my stomach pain??? Is it colon cancer???
If it were colon cancer, then it would be showing up on those exams that you've been having. Since they were normal, it sounds exactly like IBS. We'd love to help you with that.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter Thank you for your genuine reply ....no one believing me but I have symptoms.....i think I had missdiognoised or what.....i am scared about my life..... and want to end my life sir.....I am from India, you are far away from me
@@rathangowda8971dude, they gave you two colonoscopies and those other tests. Time to stop thinking it's cancer because it's something else. That's a good thing. You should be happy and just try to figure out your diet now. Good luck.
Can treat,ment be offered to people in Europe? How would test samples be sent across the Atlantic without spoiling? Do you work with anyone in Germany?
We have many patients in Europe, including Germany. It isn't a problem. Every day thousands of things are shipped overnight across the Atlantic. Reach out to Tracy at Tracy@IBSTreatmentCenter.com for more information. You can also reach her via What'sApp at 206-791-2660.
Full symptoms on and off for the last two weeks; extreme fatigue, stomach ache, constant full feeling in upper stomach, left side pain that goes to the left flank area, upper left minor stomach ache when pressed, mucus in stool, occult blood in stool and slightly elevated lipase levels. All other blood test were normal and H. pylori was negative. I had a CT scan with contrast on the abdomen and an ultrasound on the gallbladder. The only thing that showed was mild fatty liver. I do have kidney stones. My mother and grandmother both died of stomach cancer. My primary doctor doesn’t think I should be getting the endoscopy. I go in three days for a colonoscopy/endoscopy.
I have had bowl pain for a year, pain in lower right, that also goes to lower right at its peak. Also lower back pelvic pain, sometimes its a 10 out if 10 pain level. Sometimes, a bit of indigestion. One stool was black, then the next was lighter but like a ribbon. My doctor said its ibs...my tunmy is bloated and hard. Went to doctor again....again its ibs Im low key worried.
Been having gut problems for six months. It's improving with supplements, reducing gluten, better hydration, relaxation, etc. During the worst time, got my doc to schedule a colonoscopy....booked out NINE MONTHS! Our health care system is jacked. I tried every facility in the state of New Mexico where I live, and all are booked out, cannot even look at my referral or will not accept me earlier than the booking I do have for MARCH OF 2025. It's just infuriating.
Welcome to the most advanced health care in the world. Isn't it great? Hopefully you'll be better by then. We'd love to help, and can get you in this month.
I was wondering is having blood in stool that comes and go while having some days with no blood in stool is a symptom of IBS or IBD or colon cancer when theres blood in stool every day? because could the blood be from the IBS forcing me to push too hard or IBS causes hermeroids or anal fissures causing blood in stool
Been depressed and anxious for more than a year.. so have not kept track of my bowel habits.. but have had more frequent diarhea the past 9 months. Recently i started to get classic symptoms.. i am bloated all the time . 3 weeks now. Have a slight pain in my abdomen. Lots of gas especially in the evening. Loose stool .. a feeling that i want to go to the toilet from late afternoon until i go to bed.. toilet visit early morning with a soft mushy stool. i have not seen any visible blood in the stool and from bloodwork i.do not have anemia.. but 3 weeks with symptoms is scary.. I only have a telephone appointment with the doctor late next week.. but I do not function at work as the thoughts of cancer in my colon takes over
@@IAmVengeance13 my colon is fine... gut symptoms are better.. I had a ct scan done on the 3 of june. Besides a cyst like structure on left lidney and cyst like structure on right lobe on liver and some small nonspecific calcidications on the right lung nothing came up.. since I still feel a little off I ordered private bloodtest .. my kidneysvalues are not good. Filtration capacity is around 68 and should be above 80 and more normal is 90. Also my calcium levels are close to the upper limit and os LDH also high but just within refermce range.. my mind start to run wild.. what if the cyst on the left kidney is a tumor. And the nonspecific calcification in lungs are fast dividiing cancer. Since I took the bloodwork privately i am not sure the primary doctor Will react. But since he prescibed two psychofammrmica to me i have a meeting on the 23/8.. I Will ask him if the low kidney values should be investigated.
I’ve had pain on left under rib and right under rub (the most). I have troubles with going to the bathroom l. Sometimes a tiny amount. But it feels like I really should have had a lot more, and I know it’s been 3 days. Or more. Mire recently after after a good 4 years if that’s, with only big bowl movements randomly once a week with taking every stimulant possible yo go, I now feel sick after eating and often after going to the bathroom. Displaysia?
i was just wondering if you have chronic impacted constipation what kind of doctor do you go to that can put you to sleep and remove your impacted constipation ??? please comment Here and let me know thank you so very much 🙂
Thank you doctor well explained. I am 21 years old and having literally all symptoms of colon cancer for 3 months now but the doctor refuses to refer for colonoscopy because all stool and blood tests were normal. Is it possible to get it this young ?
I am only in my early twenties and it is my first time I experienced IBS (I hope it is). I've been researching a lot just to find answers. The doctor only told me to drink probiotics. It's been like 3mos now? That's why I got concerned.
I have been having bloating issues especially after I eat, over the past month I have been experiencing an urge to pass gas more although it seems like need to go washroom when I really don't. On and off I see very little amounts of black specks or streaks in my stool that i think are due to berries that i eat or undigested food as it is not tarry, or looks sticky. The doctor said my hipflexors have also been really tight so i dont know if the nerves have compressed or something like that. I need answers, thanks
@@IBSTreatmentCenter If u had to think what I have what would it be. I also have hipflexor problems which I think are causing issues to my bowel. However, i have radiating abdomen pain
I have IBS and do stool blood screaning twice a year. At 68 I refuse to have a colonoscopy because I have seen the untold downside. Removing polips can cause sepsus and death. Removing polips is not cancer prevention. It is screaning and when a polip is cancer it is not over!! It spreads and kills. Family history and diet are screaning and prevention tools.
The answer is yes my sister Karen which was only 26 yrs old passed away from colon cancer and she asked for a colonoscopy but they just wouldn’t listen to her she suffered so much her doctor just said to her stay on laxatives your whole life shame on her doctor he should have looked further into her symptoms instead he said that it was just ibs and to live with it there must be changes asap because more and more people will die so please 🙏 if your symptoms just keep on get a colonoscopy.
That is very sad, but I thank you for sharing that with everyone. The medical system is constantly playing the statistics game, and if the statistics say that you are unlikely to have something, then most doctors won't look for it. Everyone has to be their own advocate when it comes to your health. No one else is going to do that for you. So yes, get a colonoscopy!
@@IBSTreatmentCenter this is very weird my sister had a colonoscopy and her stage 4 colon cancer did not show anything just just 2 small benign polyps and she passed away the surgeon only found her very large cancerous tumor when he performed surgery.
I recently had a fit test or fecal immunochemical test done and it came back positive. Now I’m scared to death. Because I’ve been dealing with a lot of the symptoms described with colon cancer. Was just wondering what your thoughts were on the fit test screening program
Keep calm. I had same..was sent for colonoscopy.... Terrified..as I was imagining without a doubt..it'd be bad news.... But...bowel was perfectly clear....all good....my sister did keep reassuring me before I went...saying there are a number of reasons you can hav blood in your sample.... Hope all went well for you
Hii I need your advice I'm having mucus with blood on it since 2 years I'm 20 years old my dr is prescribing me antibiotics and dietary triggered blood work is good should I go for colonscopy? One more thing I faced indigestion and pain around my left ribs area which is dull ...
I have problems with acidity and gas for years. Accompanied with occasions severe pain in the abdomen. I went to many GI doctors and they say its IBS. My weight is constant with no issues with digestion. Stool seems to be normal but most of time it spells a bit ironise. Wanted to know if its normal. Or should i get colonoscopy and endoscopy?
Sir my pain is only in iliac fossa and hypogastric region for 9 months.Stool pasage is normal with regular bowel habit.sometimes mucous secretions increase and anal pain occurs .what is it?
I poop at least 3 times a day, sometimes 6. It’s normal looking but sometimes soft. Been going on for several years. Always constipated when I was a kid but not anymore. Is it normal to go this much? Haven’t seen any blood.
Thank you for your comment, While everyone’s bowel habits can vary, pooping three to six times a day is on the higher end of the spectrum. If your stools are normal in appearance and you don’t experience discomfort, it may just be your body’s natural rhythm. Factors like diet, hydration, stress, and physical activity can influence bowel movements. If you're consuming a high-fiber diet or drinking a lot of fluids, that could contribute to more frequent visits. However, if you notice any changes in consistency, increased urgency, or other concerning symptoms, it might be a good idea to consult with us, what will be the best way to get in contact with you?
Hi quick question! What does blood in stools actually look like? As I’ve been tested for some gastrointestinal problems and they found a higher level of inflammation but have have told me not to worry (constipation, nausea, abdo pain, bloating, other symptoms) but this morning I passed a stool that was quite a dark brown and I started to worry about blood. 😓
Great question. Blood can be very dark, and even blacken a stool. You should talk to your doctor about it. We'd love to help you if it's basically the symptoms that you described.
Doctor i have a rectal pain from last month but i have done my clonescopy its normal what should i do now but i am facing ibs from last 5 yeas some time stomac pain sime time abdomen pain what should i do now But now i have only rectal discomfort plz suggest
I recommend starting with a review of your IBS management plan, exploring possible causes of rectal discomfort like hemorrhoids or muscle spasms, and considering pelvic floor therapy. Regular follow-up with your healthcare provider is important to adjust your treatment plan as needed. Can you plase provide the best way we can contact you?
Hello doctor..im from India .my brother has all the symptoms with melena since 2 months.he is having medicines for iba but didn't get any relief ..can i hv a virtual call with you..
You could, but unfortunately India has proven to be one of the few countries where we can't get things shipped into and out of. So it probably won't do much good. In order to help him we'd need to work with him directly. If you have a contact outside of India, then it might work.
If the symptoms persist for more than a few days, or if you're concerned about the underlying cause, it's best to consult a doctor. They may recommend tests to rule out conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), infections, or inflammatory bowel disease, We would like to help, what is the best way to contact you?
We are so sorry you have this pain, in this case we are not able to provide information on cancer question, we recommend having a doctor run some test to answer your questions
Many might not call that IBS, but I love that you are looking to improve your digestion. It could be a lot of different things. We'd love to help you figure out what it is.
I am 30, I have IBS M symptoms from last 2 years. No blood. No weight loss. No family history of colon cancer. Is it safe to do a colonoscopy at age 30 because some says that you shouldn't get colonoscopy before 45 otherwise your colon will be severely damaged?
The main reason that people your age don't get colonoscopies is because it's uncommon to have colon cancer at that age, not because it's likely to be damage the colon.
I was wondering when I went for a surface level colon cancer check, Im having abdominal pains, constipation and stuff. He listened to my abdomen with that little listening device around his neck. Just out of curiosity, what was he listening for that helped him potential rule out colon/bowel cancer? It just seemed like an odd thing to use for it
I think that you are saying that the doctor listened to your abdomen with a stethoscope. That does not rule out colon cancer, or anything else for that matter.
They listen to your tummy with a stethoscope to check that there are sounds of the digestive system working. Apparently there should always be some sounds. I was really unwell and had no sound whatsoever. It was diagnosed as diverticulitis. Hope that helps.
I had terrible stomach pain (also tender, felt like my guts were inflamed) and diarrhea right after I ate, with tiny specs of blood in stool (almost looked like red pepper skin) for 3 days straight. Then that cleared up and I was constipated for 3 days. Did my FIT test with my first bowel movement after that and tested positive for occult blood. I’m very worried. Could this blood have been from some type of inflammation?
Does a CT scan help to pick up Colon Cancer? I have had US and CT for my abdomen and doctor says its all clear. Just curious if i should push for a colonoscopy?
No! A CT scan cannot detect colon cancer. If you’re young, tell them you have a family history of colon cancer. They will never know if you’re lying or not. Why am I suggesting this? Go to RUclips Channel “The Patient Story” and watch this video “I Ignored the Signs - Jason | Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story” and you’ll see why I am suggesting this. Jason suggests it as well. Take charge of your health, don’t let doctors gaslight you or tell you what you can and cannot do.
since you are actually taking the time to answer questions I live in a third world country where ppl have to pay for everything ( and beg for those tests to be done anyway) so i will need to really push thru a lot of stuff to get myself checked, so i need to take your advice first : i am f(23), 6 years ago i started randomly having severe abdominal pain, very randomly. and two years ago, i started going thru the constipation/diarrhoea cycle. I had occasional bloody stool, but the watery mucus structure was kind of consistant at some point. Today, most of those symptoms are gone, even my pain is far less frequent, no more constipation problems. Only now i have a new problem : Not emptying completely. I don't know what causes that, i also still have the mucus texture. So i wonder, should i really go down that very expensive road and push for proper tests ?? or can it be just IBS ?
i fasted for 24 hours and my symptoms pretty much disappeared, for a while anyway. would that be an indicator of IBS or could that happen with cancer also?
I usually take that as a good sign, but we can't rule anything out just because of it. It's also a good sign because it means that there is a clear cause related to eating, and we should be able to figure that out for patients. We'd love to work with you!
Am suffering frm IBS since >2yrs. Colon cancer has been ruled out thru CET scan in late 2021. Was always having alternate diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, discomfort, pain etc. despite being on low FODMAP diet and treatment since beginning. Lately (abt a month), whenever diarrhoea is not there, having small sized normal colour stools but accompanied with water which is dark coloured, (brown to black) opaque (at times semi transparent). Any chances of internal haemorrhage? Do I need to repeat the scan once more ? Unable to digest anything properly. Gall bladder removed long time back. Am 77.
What if, like me, I’ve had IBS for decades, had a normal colonoscopy 4 years ago, a clear pill camera endoscopy last year and have had a recent negative FIT stool test (in fact 2 clear FIT tests within the last six months) but I’ve have been suffering a lot recently with my ibs symptoms. Should I be rest assured it’s IBS and nothing more because surely I can’t keep having colonoscopies? My gastro doesn’t really want to do another due to the risks (I’m on the U.K. so under the NHS).
What risks? Are you on blood thinners? If your health issues have changed, why wouldn't you have a colonoscopy or push for one? You're not even paying for it ( if I understand your NHS)? If I had listened to my Gastro, I would be much worse. Had 2 colonoscopies 15 months apart. The second one I had an extremely large polyp with cancer cells. I've lost 32 lbs, hurts to eat, severe constipation and other symptoms. My doctor said, " There's no way you could have anything but a normal colonoscopy since your last one. Nothing can grow in that short of time. He was WRONG!! Please have the colonoscopy to make sure. Praying all is well. . . 💕💐
@@godseeseverything_1 Just to say that I went to a different gastroenterologist and he said another colonoscopy would be perfectly ok. I had that on 15th July, it was all clear thank goodness. I hope you are doing well.
No. It just means blood was found. There are many possible causes: ulcers, bulges, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids (piles), swallowed blood from bleeding gums or nosebleeds, or it could be due to early bowel cancer.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter you don't know how much I appreciate your answer! I have really really bad health anxiety and haven't had a normal stool in a year and now pencil thin I just feel the anxiety in my stomach. Does severe anxiety also cause bad IBS symptoms?
@@lissetteg9635 Yes, but mostly we see that IBS is causing anxiety more than the other way around. Most people with anxiety don't have IBS. Therefore there is almost always something else going on that is making your digestive tract susceptible to anxiety.
@@lissetteg9635 That's good, but not surprising. That's true for everyone with IBS. You need an IBS Specialist to help figure it out. Our labs will not be negative.
That's the big misunderstanding about IBS. It is not mostly caused by stress and anxiety. It's about a whole lot of other things. Stress only makes it worse. Watch my video on that topic, ruclips.net/video/ycTg2gdOvL4/видео.html
@@IBSTreatmentCenter Yes, that’s right. It’s all about pharmaceutical (drugs) medications, especially antibiotics. You would do well by informing people that’s it’s the drugs that caused their IBS, Ulcerative Collitis, Chron’s disease, etc. You might save some people from all the hell they will experience for the rest of their lives. 😮
My partner is 31 . He literally sits in toilet for 45 minutes or more. He pushes so hard. But its liquid stool. And its everyday since years. He sweats in night, and regular reports are normal. Its bowl moment is not at all normal. Also he get cough just 10-15 minutes after every meal . Don’t know where to visit, Because in every report is normal with vitamin D and B12 deficiency. We have taken supplements for it. His mother has breast cancer. I am not sure what exactly should I do. I don’t want to make anyone panic in family without any cause. He recently had stomach pain in lower right side. He has normal weight with big belly. What reports should i go for ,which specialist. If its IBS,cancer or anything I just need to know. -- But how we will know that problem is in liver or stomach or intestine or pancreas or gallbladder. Because we have no idea.
These are exactly the kind of patients that we love to see. If he's already seen lots of docs, had a colonoscopy, and not much has been found, then it doesn't sound like colon cancer. Now he needs to see someone who is an expert in IBS, which is why I founded this specialty. We're here to help.
It’s because they don’t get money for treating minor issue. They need the issue to become chronic to continue earning money. The whole system is corrupt.
Hi, I had a colon recession years ago. The doctor advised I do a colonoscopy every three years. May I ask why? I didn't have polyps or anything, it had just loop around itself. How am I at risk of certain diseases like cancer? I have had IBS, IBD flare-ups post surgery, but am I at risk?
There are many reasons you might need a colonoscopy, not just cancer. You need to ask your colonoscopy doctor that question. But you definitely need to see us about your IBS and IBD.
Doctors keep telling me I've got IBS. I am not saying I've got cancer but my blood test showed ridiculously high levels of eosinophils. I am suffering for weeks now with diarrhea, weight loss and pain. NHS is so disappointing lately. They wait until you are on the verge of death to give you any treatment or diagnosis.
Eosinophils indicate that your immune system is reacting against something. That could be a food, parasites, or other things. There is a solution. We'd love to help you find it, and we work with patients all over the world.
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My GI doctor said "there's nothing wrong you, you just have IBS". I'd lost 20# in two weeks. A few hours later....my service dog alerted me. I called the GI back and told them. They said "come back in the morning". Went back in the morning had a HIDA scan..Turns out, my gallbladder had stopped functioning...0% function...a few hours later, the surgeon told me "your service dog saved your life you were hours from going septic". My GI doctor never apologized for not believing me. Patients know their bodies better than an white coat.
Well done! And give your dog a pet for me too!
Dogs are the best
May I know what happen why your gallbladder stopped functioning? Do you have gallstones?
I have gallstones, just last week first time I experienced gut wrenching stomach ache, I thought I had hyper acidity. Now this week I had low bowel movement. It's frustrating!
Dog is a great doctor.
@@adamtedder1012 Yes!
Got a colonoscopy earlier this year and comes to find out I just have ibs. I’ve been avoiding certain foods that trigger my ibs.
It's good to not have colon cancer, right! But it doesn't really do much for your IBS. I hope that you find a solution. If you continue to struggle with it, I encourage you to reach out to us. That's our specialty.
I pray the same happens to me I have a test next week
What were your symptoms?
What were your symptoms I’m on this same border to luckily I have a good ct scan on my side
I bet you do think you mean you are after there money@@IBSTreatmentCenter
My wife died because the gp told her he had IBS for years. Emergency room found stage 4 in minutes. Always get a second opinion on this. Demand a colonoscopy
That's great advice. Thank you for sharing that.
If I may ask, what were her symptoms?
@@cyndijohnson5473 CT Scan
@@cyndijohnson5473likely a ct scan
Emergency Rooms can do a CT scan. And find a mass in your colon
I say a private doctor today and he said exactly the same thing you have said . Which is reassuringly Consistent
Thanks you for this, Doc. I was looking for content about IBD/IBS vs Colon Cancer. This is very clear and well presented. I am enlightened. I just wish I can have a colonoscopy soon.
You are very welcome. I hope that you can get things sorted out soon.
I hope you got your colonoscopy sheila & I hope it went well 👍
I went off of gluten 6 years ago due to noticing joint pains increasing when I ate more wheat products, stopped drinking cows milk due to digestion issues for a decade. I have developed problems a couple years ago with my digestion after going on a Keto diet about 7 weeks. Lost weight on the diet but my digestion slowed down too much. It continued after I went off the diet. Started becoming intolerant to certain foods like cauliflower, asparagus, ripe bananas, cooked peppers in soups, etc. Symptoms got worse & finally got a colonoscopy and biopsy positive for cancer. The digestion issues got much worse with constipation and diarrhea alternating. Would be tied down at home for a week or more sometimes. Someone suggested a few days ago that it could be due to lack of digestive enzymes. Started taking them 3 days ago along with drinking lemonade during meals and have had no problems since then. I believe now that my digestive enzymes were too low to tolerate a keto diet well, especially with the level of protein and fats and not getting natural enzymes from fruits.
What is your symptoms brother
@@rathangowda8971 the first symptom was inflammation in my hip where it felt like a sharp needle was poking into the joint. And I had sciatica when I was working as a greeter on my feet for hours, the more wheat I consumed the worse it got. It eventually felt like fire was blowing down my leg.
If you got a colon biopsy and it was positive for cancer, you have cancer. End of story. You may be one of the ones who have both colon cancer and IBS. Don't wait to get treatment; it's a painful way to go.
@@5Gburn don’t I know it
Your problem & symptoms ?
That you! Very well explained. You gave better information than I have ever had on this subject!!
Awesome, thank you!
A colonoscopy showed I have a redundant colon which makes me suseptible to IBS. I have had no polyps at all. I still am vigilant of my colon.
That could certainly cause constipation. But it isn't always the cause, even if you have a redundant colon.
I understand that. My GI explained this to me but the final report said I had a tortous and redundant colon that made prone to have IBS. I have had constipation off and on all my life. I was glad I found out. Now I take a stool softener and am fine. I hsve had 2 colonoscopies and have never had a polyp. I still am vigilant about colonoscopies I take all screening my insurance allows.. @@IBSTreatmentCenter
What’s a redondent colon……?????
What symptoms do u had
Was diagnosed with IBS years back but recently I fast for a month and currently am feeling constipated and also my both kidneys are seriously hurting, feeling some sharp pain on both kidneys and my heart sometimes felt some pains there couple with liver pain recently.
I urge you to see a doctor.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter ok , definitely that's my plan for tomorrow thanks
@@zhoubaheerayhmed2422What hey say?
What kind of fast did you do?
Had symptoms for more or less 4 years. Had a stool test and an ultrasound 2 years ago, no sign of cancer. Having a colonoscopy in 5 days. Thanks for the video, very reassuring!
You are welcome.
What where the results of you don't mind me asking
@@abnnuzzinicholasclay686It was all clear. No cancer. But I had a polyp, which was removed during the procedure.
Please tell me about results,
@@abnnuzzinicholasclay686 All clear. Just IBS
I needed to see this today. Thank you. ❤
You are so very welcome. I'm glad that you found it helpful.
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Thumbs up for SURE! I was diagnosed with IBS over 10 years ago, and it seems to get progressively worse each year. Ive had several colonoscipies and i have one scheduled next month. Theyre always negative. My ibs is horrible! Your video was wonderful! New subscriber now too btw!
Well thank you very much. I'm so glad that you find the videos helpful.
My IBS/SIBO symptoms improved when I cut out all SUCROSE, SUCRALOSE, ZORBITOL, ALLULOSE, etc... all sweeteners that aren't regular sugar. So many sports drinks and "healthy" foods have these replacement sweeteners in them! I eat super healthy, gluten free, little dairy, no junk food, red meats or sodas. low/ no sugar as well. Now I have had to cut out sports drinks, even foods /drinks with MONK FRUIT sweeteners, as they have allulose or similar "natural" additives that trigger my GI symptoms, making my stomach huge with bloat and distress....☹Thanks for this video and your services offered here!
Ive been dealing with mucus and constipation for over two years, I rarely get the urge to use the bathroom. I can mostly only use the bathroom if i take laxatives, i do feel uncomfortable around my belly at times, I also get alot of heart burn, regurgitation sometimes, and feel full after eating every time, specially when i eat fast food. Not sure what it is, i dont have blood at all ever when using the bathroom, its always constipation and mucus. At times I get flat thin stools and then other times i get normal looking stools it just switches back and forth. Idk what i have, I have a docs appointment in like 3 weeks.
Any updates about your health? Coz i am feeling the same 😢
I've been dealing with IBS since i was a kid, having diarrea and constipation the very same day. A few months back my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer at 60yo and now i'm scared, but i believe 60yo is a normal age to have colon cancer and we do not have any family history other than my mom.
There is no normal age to have colon cancer. We'd love to help you solve your IBS. It's what we do, and we work with people all over the U.S. and in many other countries.
Two and a half years ago I had a colonoscopy to rule out cancer; I was having a lot of issues. The colonoscopy was very painful; woke me right up. I was told that was a sign of IBS. No cancer though! Whew! 😰
I began to have a burning sensation, pain in the left upper abdomen. Small spots of blood in my stool on occasion. Went to the ER with severe pain and they did a CT scan with contrast. They said I had some inflammation but said nothing more of what it could be. Just loaded me up on reflux and acid medicine..(I’ve not had any reflux symptoms) Also an ulcer medication.
It’s been 5 months since then and I’m still having the same symptoms. Insurance won’t pay for a colonoscopy due to the fact I had a ct with contrast…I’m miserable. At this point I don’t know if I have cancer, gastritis, a hidden ulcer or IBS or even Celiac’s.
2 weeks ago I went back to my doctor with pain and they took a xray in his office and said I had bloating and constipation. It’s hard for me to pass gas and empty completely. Again, it’s oh, just gas and take a laxative. At this point I don’t know what to do.. I can feel the inflammation daily. It’s starting to affect my daily life and I’m afraid I may have cancer. I have a 9 yr old and I’m scared.
Would a ct with contrast show cancer?
I don’t know what to do.
Although a colonoscopy would be ideal, it's unlikely that it's cancer. It's probably IBS. We'd love to help you with that.
Your symptoms sounds like mine. Burning pain all over my stomach and bowel area. Pain under ribcage. Had ultrasound done, my pain become more severe so they did CT SCAN, the scan came back clear. My doctor decided to do colonoscopy because my iron levels were very very low and he was to rule out colon cancer. Everything came back clear and he suspects I am dealing with IBS.
@@janinejansen1819 Low iron can be a part of IBS due to poor absorption of iron.
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Im going through the same issues. I have horrible pain in my groin and abdomen for 2 years now. My Dr. told me I need to control my Anxiety😢
I live in Alberta (Canada) and for the last few years, you CAN'T have a colonoscopy unless you are accepted as a patient by a GI. I've been having lots of GI symptoms over the last couple of years, but my FIT test is negative, and a full stool panel has not revealed anything nefarious (blood work is also fine, not celiac either) - so I was denied for a colonoscopy! Anything and everything will trigger an urgent trip to the bathroom...
I am currently on the last few days of a Zaxine prescription. I don't know if it's going to help. I'm not sure what to do. RUclips keeps showing me videos about colon cancer everyday.
You sound like our ideal patient. We'd love to help you. And we've worked with many people in Canada.
I appreciate this offer but my health insurance will never agree to cover for your services (it took 4 months for them to approve Zaxine). What I need first is access to a colonoscopy to completely rule out CC, then I can consider IBS treatment options. @@IBSTreatmentCenter
I’ll never check my Colin ever I went in to set an appointment and they said I can rip and tear
I have struggled with constipation for years. Had colonoscopies taken laxatives done it all. Barely any relief and i feel like i just get more and more backed up. Terrified I’m going to die from it and I’m only 31 years old. IBS just feels like the diagnosis when they can’t figure out what’s going on with you.
Yes. That is exactly right about the diagnosis of IBS. We would love to work with you and help you get your life back. This is our specialty.
You are right "IBS" is their quick go to when they don't know or CARE what is going on.
I'm 32 and Same thing with me had yearly 2-3 times of endoscopy and colonoscopy, find polyps sometimes and sometimes nothing just inflammation and small ulcer. Put me on mesalazine suppositories and mesalazine pills with ppis and mosrapide for moving food in colon. It works and helps but after the remission I'll be sick again. I'm sick now again and the pills don't work anymore. I can't even poop for days on end. I have to use enemas or laxatives or senna but does not work well
I’m 31 y.o female have been having ibs symptoms for over a year but suddenly started to worsen after I took antibiotics I’ve been have loose and watery stools almost every day (sometimes a little bit of blood) for the past 10 months and some sharp left lower abdominal pain. I am 6 months pregnant so no gastroenterologist wants to deal with me😢 is there anything else I can do to see what’s wrong besides a colonoscopy
Hi Pearl. Although there are limitations, there are also some things that can be done and we'd still be happy to work with you. You might like our video on IBS and pregnancy: ruclips.net/video/mBYAKLwCdxs/видео.html
It sounds like the antibiotics ruined the balance of good bacteria in your gut. The sharp left lower abdominal pain sounds like diverticulitis or diverticulosis. You should try taking probiotics and prebiotics and see if it helps. I don't know if you should if you're pregnant.
Wow you have the same symptoms I have! I just sent in my test kit to the lab today. I’m 32 yrs old 1 child he’s 8 years old. I pray you find the right doctor to help you with your symptoms. 🙏🏽
Get tested for SIBO. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. The other thing is consider taking a PROBIOTIC. ASK your primary care doctor about that.
Surely one of the main differences is that the intensity of symptoms fluctuate over time with IBS, whereas with colon cancer the symptoms will only deteriorate over time. Is that not the case?
No. That's not the case. IBS pain can be very severe and very constant. Colon cancer pain can be mild and fluctuate. There are no consistencies. We only wish it was that simple.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter Sorry for taking so long to reply but I just wanted to say thank you for your response.
Just so you know, at the time of my original post I was having recurrent episodes of mild pain which moved about my abdomen as well as accompanying wind and belching. I had been to my doctor several times about this and initially it had been diagnosed as IBS although nothing seemed to get rid of it. However, about two weeks after I posted, my doctor referred me for an endoscopy, which led to a CT scan - it turned out that I had neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer that had spread to my liver.
Can I just hammer home how important your advice was to never just assume you have IBS. There are so many information sources out there on TV and the internet that are potentially leading people to self-diagnose IBS and subsequently waste valuable time obsessing about their diet and trying to identify their trigger foods when they really need to be looking at other possible causes and seeking the immediate advice of a medical professional instead.
Im in the Uk under the NHS. Im terrified of having a colonoscopy as i am very sensitive to pain and discomfort
Can you request sedation for the colonoscopy there? That's very common in the U.S.
You are put to sleep,shouldn't feel anything
It feels like trapped wind, I had one without sedation but they did offer sedation throughout the process
I’ve been having flat narrow stool or diarrhea for the last two years. Can’t produce a normal stool anymore. Don’t have any blood in my stool but recently started having pain in my left side under my rib cage. A dull pain
It's most likely IBS.
You should go to the doctor ❤
Is it pencil thin stool
Stop with the IBS " BS" it could be cancer especially if you took the💉💉💉💉💉 safe and effective. Have it checked out, and be persistent, until you have peace of mind.
Hi we have the same symptom
Dad had it around 50. Sister got it in her 40's. Im turning 40. Been in and out of the hospital with stomach pain and gi symptoms. But i go to the va so they will miss it until im going to die. They dont believe anything i say.
I'm former miltiary AF vet. The VA is a JOKE.
I have stomach problems since my birth. And i have constipation since childhood. My mother and father both have hemorrhoids and i had blood in ky stools a couple of years ago when i started getting worse type of constipation. But the blood in my stool is not showing anymore. And i still have thin stools. With other gastric issues. But not blood in my stool. And my weight has not reduced yet.
That's the kind of thing we help patients with.
Have u had a colonoscopy?
I HAVE ibs, my doctor said you need sigmoidoscopy,,,, I asked him that why not colonscopy, he said we dont need it in your case. kindly tell should i do?
There are reasons to only do a sigmoidoscopy, but I also wonder if he only does those and doesn't even do colonoscopies.
Doctor please reply me if possible 😭... On the year 2023 in November i started getting symtoms like stomach burning and some discomfort ..day after day the symptoms were getting worst there was a kind of sensation that i have to poo but nothing came out only mucus ... But i didn't had any symtoms of constipation or lose motion only there was a sensation mostly at night that i have to poo but nothing used to happen also i was finding difficult to pass the gas.i have went to the doctor and also taken ibs medicine but nothing is working for me also done CT scan and stool taste blood, test everything was normal.... Then slowly all the symptoms were gone again from few days i am facing the same problem now with new symtoms little pain on stomach and narrow stool it feels like my stomach is not getting empty.. Therefore i decided to go for Colonosopy... Can you please tell me what's going on with me 😭😭 i am afraid of getting cancer
I had the same in November and had same symptoms had a colonscopy and they found 3 polyps and removed them but I'm still having same symptoms but keep getting compacted with stool and bleeding which they want to palm off as ibs .I hope everything goes well with you and you get to the bottom of your symptoms.
ur symptoms does not sound like cancer basically the thing is if u find blood in ur stool then it might be due to some kind of ibds but if u don find any blood in ur stool then it may as well be ibs but some people with ibs c tend to force poop down which might scar the delicate skin down there which might cause bleeding but other than that u might want to get it checked with a gi i hope u gws:)
@@potmuller i have done Colonoscopy recently. And Doctor found that i have IBS 🙂
Colonoscopy is not a safe test and pushing it is dangerous.
I was in the ER with a 45 year old who developed sepsis from a polyip removal. I don't know if he survived but it was tragic and avoidable!
Colonoscopies have saved a ton of lives. But like absolutely everything in medicine, they do not come without risk.
Why there is anemia. After food infection, and vomitting and dirreah .
I think for many patients it's because they aren't absorbing their nutrients well. The IBS is causing them to have poor digestion, and subsequently poor absorption of nutrients.
Thank you Doctor
Fine line to be drawn between being fussy or proactive 😮😊in your health❤
English 1966 World Cup winner Sir Bobby Moore was treated for IBS then died of colon cancer.
Interesting. I wonder what kind of assessment they did. Or maybe he had both.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter presumably he had a VIP tick in his medical records
West Ham? Charlton from United was on that team. Some player.
Fantastic doctor 😍👍🙏
Thank you!
In our country where I am paying medical aid / insurance, I can never understand why we need to beg a doctor to refer for such procedures. I am paying. Why deny me when I request it and I concerning symptoms.
Healthcare systems are grand, aren't they? They play statistics with everyone's health.
Sir i have constant pain in rectum.... Pain in abdomen..... Pain in leg.... Not emptying my bowel
Given how severe your symptoms sound, I would strongly recommend reaching out to a healthcare provider. Even though you're likely fatigued and may not want to move much, these types of symptoms-especially when involving severe pain and difficulty with bowel movements-should be evaluated by a doctor, who can help determine the best course of action.
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Just had one today the only hard part is the day before prep and cleaning out your colon you go in they give you juice and next thing you wake up in waiting room its that easy . Get one done . I have IBS and better to just check
Dear sir, I am suffering from left quadrent stomach and back pain from last two years, blood in stool, iron deficiency, weight loss, first Ultra scan report is a bowel Wall thickening...after that my CT scan normal, two times colonoscopy normal, two times endoscopy normal, sigmoidoscopy normal, but my symptoms remain same, what is the reason for my stomach pain??? Is it colon cancer???
If it were colon cancer, then it would be showing up on those exams that you've been having. Since they were normal, it sounds exactly like IBS. We'd love to help you with that.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter Thank you for your genuine reply ....no one believing me but I have symptoms.....i think I had missdiognoised or what.....i am scared about my life..... and want to end my life sir.....I am from India, you are far away from me
@@rathangowda8971dude, they gave you two colonoscopies and those other tests. Time to stop thinking it's cancer because it's something else. That's a good thing. You should be happy and just try to figure out your diet now. Good luck.
Bhai ab kese ho?? Asha karta hu ab apne manage kar liya hoga ??
Did they check your pancreas?
Why isn’t the small bowel investigated more often before patients are diagnosed as having IBS?
Great question. The small bowel is a huge part of IBS, and we do investigate it. But most doctors don't. It's more difficult to assess.
Which test do for small bowel issues
Can treat,ment be offered to people in Europe? How would test samples be sent across the Atlantic without spoiling? Do you work with anyone in Germany?
We have many patients in Europe, including Germany. It isn't a problem. Every day thousands of things are shipped overnight across the Atlantic. Reach out to Tracy at Tracy@IBSTreatmentCenter.com for more information. You can also reach her via What'sApp at 206-791-2660.
Full symptoms on and off for the last two weeks; extreme fatigue, stomach ache, constant full feeling in upper stomach, left side pain that goes to the left flank area, upper left minor stomach ache when pressed, mucus in stool, occult blood in stool and slightly elevated lipase levels. All other blood test were normal and H. pylori was negative. I had a CT scan with contrast on the abdomen and an ultrasound on the gallbladder. The only thing that showed was mild fatty liver. I do have kidney stones.
My mother and grandmother both died of stomach cancer. My primary doctor doesn’t think I should be getting the endoscopy. I go in three days for a colonoscopy/endoscopy.
That certainly sounds like the smart thing to do. If they don't find anything and can't help you, we'd be happy to work with you.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter thank you!
@@user-wd3po8sd7kwhat’s your diagnosis?
@@user-wd3po8sd7kwhat is your colonoscopy result
What's the update? Are you okay now?
I have had bowl pain for a year, pain in lower right, that also goes to lower right at its peak. Also lower back pelvic pain, sometimes its a 10 out if 10 pain level. Sometimes, a bit of indigestion. One stool was black, then the next was lighter but like a ribbon. My doctor said its ibs...my tunmy is bloated and hard. Went to doctor again....again its ibs
Im low key worried.
We'd love to work with you to figure it out. This is our specialty, and we're very good at it. Don't accept "IBS" as the unavoidable answer.
I had 2 colonoscopies both times I was told I have IBS
It’s really hard to request a Colonoscopy while being 25. My Doctor is trying to do everything before a colonoscopy
Been having gut problems for six months. It's improving with supplements, reducing gluten, better hydration, relaxation, etc. During the worst time, got my doc to schedule a colonoscopy....booked out NINE MONTHS! Our health care system is jacked. I tried every facility in the state of New Mexico where I live, and all are booked out, cannot even look at my referral or will not accept me earlier than the booking I do have for MARCH OF 2025. It's just infuriating.
Welcome to the most advanced health care in the world. Isn't it great? Hopefully you'll be better by then. We'd love to help, and can get you in this month.
I had four polyps removed still sick 3 years now. I cant even leave house.
Yea. Polyps don't have anything to do with solving your problem. We'd love to help get out of the house!
I was wondering is having blood in stool that comes and go while having some days with no blood in stool is a symptom of IBS or IBD or colon cancer when theres blood in stool every day? because could the blood be from the IBS forcing me to push too hard or IBS causes hermeroids or anal fissures causing blood in stool
You should watch this, and see a doctor: ruclips.net/video/VfXk5akAGf8/видео.html
Been depressed and anxious for more than a year.. so have not kept track of my bowel habits.. but have had more frequent diarhea the past 9 months. Recently i started to get classic symptoms.. i am bloated all the time . 3 weeks now. Have a slight pain in my abdomen. Lots of gas especially in the evening. Loose stool .. a feeling that i want to go to the toilet from late afternoon until i go to bed.. toilet visit early morning with a soft mushy stool. i have not seen any visible blood in the stool and from bloodwork i.do not have anemia.. but 3 weeks with symptoms is scary.. I only have a telephone appointment with the doctor late next week.. but I do not function at work as the thoughts of cancer in my colon takes over
What was the out come
I’ve been having the same issues that’s why I’m asking
Did you get your answer. Cause i also have the same symptoms😅
Bro what are the results??
@@IAmVengeance13 my colon is fine... gut symptoms are better.. I had a ct scan done on the 3 of june. Besides a cyst like structure on left lidney and cyst like structure on right lobe on liver and some small nonspecific calcidications on the right lung nothing came up.. since I still feel a little off I ordered private bloodtest .. my kidneysvalues are not good. Filtration capacity is around 68 and should be above 80 and more normal is 90. Also my calcium levels are close to the upper limit and os LDH also high but just within refermce range.. my mind start to run wild.. what if the cyst on the left kidney is a tumor. And the nonspecific calcification in lungs are fast dividiing cancer.
Since I took the bloodwork privately i am not sure the primary doctor Will react. But since he prescibed two psychofammrmica to me i have a meeting on the 23/8.. I Will ask him if the low kidney values should be investigated.
I’ve had pain on left under rib and right under rub (the most). I have troubles with going to the bathroom l. Sometimes a tiny amount. But it feels like I really should have had a lot more, and I know it’s been 3 days. Or more. Mire recently after after a good 4 years if that’s, with only big bowl movements randomly once a week with taking every stimulant possible yo go, I now feel sick after eating and often after going to the bathroom. Displaysia?
i was just wondering if you have chronic impacted constipation what kind of doctor do you go to that can put you to sleep and remove your impacted constipation ??? please comment Here and let me know thank you so very much 🙂
If it's that bad, then you need to go to the ER.
Thank you doctor well explained. I am 21 years old and having literally all symptoms of colon cancer for 3 months now but the doctor refuses to refer for colonoscopy because all stool and blood tests were normal. Is it possible to get it this young ?
what are your symptoms? if i may ask :
I am only in my early twenties and it is my first time I experienced IBS (I hope it is). I've been researching a lot just to find answers. The doctor only told me to drink probiotics. It's been like 3mos now? That's why I got concerned.
It's a complicated condition. It sounds like you need an IBS specialist. We'd love to help you!
I have been having bloating issues especially after I eat, over the past month I have been experiencing an urge to pass gas more although it seems like need to go washroom when I really don't. On and off I see very little amounts of black specks or streaks in my stool that i think are due to berries that i eat or undigested food as it is not tarry, or looks sticky. The doctor said my hipflexors have also been really tight so i dont know if the nerves have compressed or something like that. I need answers, thanks
We'd be happy to work with you. This is our specialty.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter Do you think it is colorectal cancer
@@thesportsworld980 There's no way to know that based on symptoms.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter If u had to think what I have what would it be. I also have hipflexor problems which I think are causing issues to my bowel. However, i have radiating abdomen pain
@@thesportsworld980 Sorry, we don't guess.
CBG prebiotic probiotic and mess with diet
These aren’t replacements to be able to process stuff by default though
I have IBS and do stool blood screaning twice a year. At 68 I refuse to have a colonoscopy because I have seen the untold downside. Removing polips can cause sepsus and death. Removing polips is not cancer prevention.
It is screaning and when a polip is cancer it is not over!! It spreads and kills. Family history and diet are screaning and prevention tools.
We'd love to work with you on your IBS! No colonoscopy required.
The answer is yes my sister Karen which was only 26 yrs old passed away from colon cancer and she asked for a colonoscopy but they just wouldn’t listen to her she suffered so much her doctor just said to her stay on laxatives your whole life shame on her doctor he should have looked further into her symptoms instead he said that it was just ibs and to live with it there must be changes asap because more and more people will die so please 🙏 if your symptoms just keep on get a colonoscopy.
That is very sad, but I thank you for sharing that with everyone. The medical system is constantly playing the statistics game, and if the statistics say that you are unlikely to have something, then most doctors won't look for it. Everyone has to be their own advocate when it comes to your health. No one else is going to do that for you. So yes, get a colonoscopy!
@@IBSTreatmentCenter this is very weird my sister had a colonoscopy and her stage 4 colon cancer did not show anything just just 2 small benign polyps and she passed away the surgeon only found her very large cancerous tumor when he performed surgery.
I recently had a fit test or fecal immunochemical test done and it came back positive. Now I’m scared to death. Because I’ve been dealing with a lot of the symptoms described with colon cancer. Was just wondering what your thoughts were on the fit test screening program
It screen for blood, not cancer. There are many reasons it could be positive.
I wish they would explain that a little more, I haven’t been to sleep in two days. Fearing the worst
@@coreyflowers7169 How are you doing now?
Keep calm. I had same..was sent for colonoscopy....
Terrified..as I was imagining without a doubt..it'd be bad news....
But...bowel was perfectly clear....all good....my sister did keep reassuring me before I went...saying there are a number of reasons you can hav blood in your sample....
Hope all went well for you
Iam 14 and vegetarian and iam having symptoms like change in bowel habits bloating dark stool what should i do
I encourage you to go see a doctor.
I heard that cologuard stool tests check for dna for polyps and blood.
www.gastroconsa.com/the-truth-about-cologuard-tests/
Hii I need your advice I'm having mucus with blood on it since 2 years I'm 20 years old my dr is prescribing me antibiotics and dietary triggered blood work is good should I go for colonscopy? One more thing I faced indigestion and pain around my left ribs area which is dull ...
Is it helping?
I have problems with acidity and gas for years. Accompanied with occasions severe pain in the abdomen. I went to many GI doctors and they say its IBS. My weight is constant with no issues with digestion. Stool seems to be normal but most of time it spells a bit ironise. Wanted to know if its normal. Or should i get colonoscopy and endoscopy?
my doctor gave me a DRE when i had some bleeding and said I am fine
Interesting. You can't rule out very much with a DRE. I recommend seeing another doctor.
What's IGS? My huband has all these symptoms
This video should explain it. If not, let me know: ruclips.net/video/S4gyHAFjc6s/видео.html
Sir my pain is only in iliac fossa and hypogastric region for 9 months.Stool pasage is normal with regular bowel habit.sometimes mucous secretions increase and anal pain occurs .what is it?
Unfortunately no one can diagnose it based on a description of symptoms alone. You'll have to see a doctor.
Finally my colanscopy done
Congratulations!
I poop at least 3 times a day, sometimes 6. It’s normal looking but sometimes soft. Been going on for several years. Always constipated when I was a kid but not anymore. Is it normal to go this much? Haven’t seen any blood.
That's not necessarily a bad thing. Normal is usually once or twice a day.
Thank you for your comment, While everyone’s bowel habits can vary, pooping three to six times a day is on the higher end of the spectrum. If your stools are normal in appearance and you don’t experience discomfort, it may just be your body’s natural rhythm.
Factors like diet, hydration, stress, and physical activity can influence bowel movements. If you're consuming a high-fiber diet or drinking a lot of fluids, that could contribute to more frequent visits. However, if you notice any changes in consistency, increased urgency, or other concerning symptoms, it might be a good idea to consult with us, what will be the best way to get in contact with you?
Hi quick question! What does blood in stools actually look like? As I’ve been tested for some gastrointestinal problems and they found a higher level of inflammation but have have told me not to worry (constipation, nausea, abdo pain, bloating, other symptoms) but this morning I passed a stool that was quite a dark brown and I started to worry about blood. 😓
Great question. Blood can be very dark, and even blacken a stool. You should talk to your doctor about it. We'd love to help you if it's basically the symptoms that you described.
Could it possible for excessive drinking of pure coffee to trigger IBS symptoms for as long as a week?
Doctor i have a rectal pain from last month but i have done my clonescopy its normal what should i do now but i am facing ibs from last 5 yeas some time stomac pain sime time abdomen pain what should i do now
But now i have only rectal discomfort plz suggest
I recommend starting with a review of your IBS management plan, exploring possible causes of rectal discomfort like hemorrhoids or muscle spasms, and considering pelvic floor therapy. Regular follow-up with your healthcare provider is important to adjust your treatment plan as needed. Can you plase provide the best way we can contact you?
Hello doctor..im from India .my brother has all the symptoms with melena since 2 months.he is having medicines for iba but didn't get any relief ..can i hv a virtual call with you..
You could, but unfortunately India has proven to be one of the few countries where we can't get things shipped into and out of. So it probably won't do much good. In order to help him we'd need to work with him directly. If you have a contact outside of India, then it might work.
I am having symptoms like incompelte bowel movement and passing loose stool. What should i do ?
If the symptoms persist for more than a few days, or if you're concerned about the underlying cause, it's best to consult a doctor. They may recommend tests to rule out conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), infections, or inflammatory bowel disease, We would like to help, what is the best way to contact you?
Is upper left lumbar pain which is tender to touch a symptom of ibs and colon cancer?
We are so sorry you have this pain, in this case we are not able to provide information on cancer question, we recommend having a doctor run some test to answer your questions
I was wondering way there is mucus when I wipe after a bowel movement? Is that a sign of IBS
This video will help answer that: ruclips.net/video/6LaUkZPraTk/видео.html
I have a single lose movement around 3’Oclock most days, no other symptoms to date, but I’m trying to identify what’s causing it?
Many might not call that IBS, but I love that you are looking to improve your digestion. It could be a lot of different things. We'd love to help you figure out what it is.
I am 30, I have IBS M symptoms from last 2 years. No blood. No weight loss. No family history of colon cancer. Is it safe to do a colonoscopy at age 30 because some says that you shouldn't get colonoscopy before 45 otherwise your colon will be severely damaged?
The main reason that people your age don't get colonoscopies is because it's uncommon to have colon cancer at that age, not because it's likely to be damage the colon.
Same with me .I am 34
I was wondering when I went for a surface level colon cancer check, Im having abdominal pains, constipation and stuff. He listened to my abdomen with that little listening device around his neck.
Just out of curiosity, what was he listening for that helped him potential rule out colon/bowel cancer? It just seemed like an odd thing to use for it
I think that you are saying that the doctor listened to your abdomen with a stethoscope. That does not rule out colon cancer, or anything else for that matter.
Thank you! It does make me wonder what information they were trying to gain from this.@@IBSTreatmentCenter
You would need a stool test/colonoscopy, he did not do anything to actually test you.
Thanks Lily! I have actually done a stool test, just waiting for results and im going for an ultrasound soon!@@lillym5908
They listen to your tummy with a stethoscope to check that there are sounds of the digestive system working. Apparently there should always be some sounds. I was really unwell and had no sound whatsoever. It was diagnosed as diverticulitis. Hope that helps.
What about an Endoscopy???
Thank you Doctor Stephen.
I'm glad that you found it helpful.
I had terrible stomach pain (also tender, felt like my guts were inflamed) and diarrhea right after I ate, with tiny specs of blood in stool (almost looked like red pepper skin) for 3 days straight. Then that cleared up and I was constipated for 3 days. Did my FIT test with my first bowel movement after that and tested positive for occult blood. I’m very worried. Could this blood have been from some type of inflammation?
It could be from lots of things. You should see a gastroenterologist to have it checked out.
Does a CT scan help to pick up Colon Cancer? I have had US and CT for my abdomen and doctor says its all clear. Just curious if i should push for a colonoscopy?
No! A CT scan cannot detect colon cancer. If you’re young, tell them you have a family history of colon cancer. They will never know if you’re lying or not. Why am I suggesting this? Go to RUclips Channel “The Patient Story” and watch this video “I Ignored the Signs - Jason | Stage 4
Colorectal Cancer | The Patient Story” and you’ll see why I am suggesting this. Jason suggests it as well. Take charge of your health, don’t let doctors gaslight you or tell you what you can and cannot do.
Studies vary on this. If you've had the right kind of CT, called a CT colonography, then it's fairly good, but not quite as good as a colonoscopy.
Thanks for the response. What is a CT good for if not to aid in the detection of cancers of the abdomen?
@@janinejansen1819it checks other stuff like ur gallbladder ,liver
since you are actually taking the time to answer questions
I live in a third world country where ppl have to pay for everything ( and beg for those tests to be done anyway) so i will need to really push thru a lot of stuff to get myself checked, so i need to take your advice first :
i am f(23), 6 years ago i started randomly having severe abdominal pain, very randomly. and two years ago, i started going thru the constipation/diarrhoea cycle. I had occasional bloody stool, but the watery mucus structure was kind of consistant at some point.
Today, most of those symptoms are gone, even my pain is far less frequent, no more constipation problems. Only now i have a new problem : Not emptying completely. I don't know what causes that, i also still have the mucus texture.
So i wonder, should i really go down that very expensive road and push for proper tests ?? or can it be just IBS ?
Unfortunately it's impossible to know until you have a colonoscopy. Colon cancer is unlikely at your age, but it's possible.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter thank you for caring enough to reply to my comment ♥️ love from Morocco♥️
Very well explained, thank you.
I appreciate that. You are very welcome.
How often should you get a colonoscopy?
Depends on what your doctor says, but typical is once every 10 years if no risk factors.
i fasted for 24 hours and my symptoms pretty much disappeared, for a while anyway. would that be an indicator of IBS or could that happen with cancer also?
I usually take that as a good sign, but we can't rule anything out just because of it. It's also a good sign because it means that there is a clear cause related to eating, and we should be able to figure that out for patients. We'd love to work with you!
What about ibs and tenesmus
Yes. We see that a lot and can help with that.
Does ct colonography detect colon cancer
You need a colonoscopy.
Am suffering frm IBS since >2yrs. Colon cancer has been ruled out thru CET scan in late 2021. Was always having alternate diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, discomfort, pain etc. despite being on low FODMAP diet and treatment since beginning. Lately (abt a month), whenever diarrhoea is not there, having small sized normal colour stools but accompanied with water which is dark coloured, (brown to black) opaque (at times semi transparent).
Any chances of internal haemorrhage? Do I need to repeat the scan once more ? Unable to digest anything properly. Gall bladder removed long time back. Am 77.
That's interesting. Not sure that's anything that would show up on a CT scan. You tell you doctor about it.
What if, like me, I’ve had IBS for decades, had a normal colonoscopy 4 years ago, a clear pill camera endoscopy last year and have had a recent negative FIT stool test (in fact 2 clear FIT tests within the last six months) but I’ve have been suffering a lot recently with my ibs symptoms. Should I be rest assured it’s IBS and nothing more because surely I can’t keep having colonoscopies? My gastro doesn’t really want to do another due to the risks (I’m on the U.K. so under the NHS).
What risks? Are you on blood thinners? If your health issues have changed, why wouldn't you have a colonoscopy or push for one? You're not even paying for it ( if I understand your NHS)? If I had listened to my Gastro, I would be much worse. Had 2 colonoscopies 15 months apart. The second one I had an extremely large polyp with cancer cells. I've lost 32 lbs, hurts to eat, severe constipation and other symptoms. My doctor said, " There's no way you could have anything but a normal colonoscopy since your last one. Nothing can grow in that short of time. He was WRONG!! Please have the colonoscopy to make sure. Praying all is well. . . 💕💐
Change your diet
Ask for a CAT scan.
@@juliawigger9796 I had one
@@godseeseverything_1 Just to say that I went to a different gastroenterologist and he said another colonoscopy would be perfectly ok. I had that on 15th July, it was all clear thank goodness. I hope you are doing well.
Does a positive fit test always mean cancer
No. It just means blood was found. There are many possible causes: ulcers, bulges, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids (piles), swallowed blood from bleeding gums or nosebleeds, or it could be due to early bowel cancer.
It’s not the same I have ibs for 11 years
Nobody said they were the same.
Can ibs cause thin stools as well?
Yes. Absolutely. We've seen lots of that.
@@IBSTreatmentCenter you don't know how much I appreciate your answer! I have really really bad health anxiety and haven't had a normal stool in a year and now pencil thin I just feel the anxiety in my stomach. Does severe anxiety also cause bad IBS symptoms?
@@IBSTreatmentCenter all my labs are good also the fit test twice was negative
@@lissetteg9635 Yes, but mostly we see that IBS is causing anxiety more than the other way around. Most people with anxiety don't have IBS. Therefore there is almost always something else going on that is making your digestive tract susceptible to anxiety.
@@lissetteg9635 That's good, but not surprising. That's true for everyone with IBS. You need an IBS Specialist to help figure it out. Our labs will not be negative.
I thought there was a distinction because ibs is most caused stress and anxiety, am i right?
That's the big misunderstanding about IBS. It is not mostly caused by stress and anxiety. It's about a whole lot of other things. Stress only makes it worse. Watch my video on that topic, ruclips.net/video/ycTg2gdOvL4/видео.html
@@IBSTreatmentCenter Yes, that’s right. It’s all about pharmaceutical (drugs) medications, especially antibiotics. You would do well by informing people that’s it’s the drugs that caused their IBS, Ulcerative Collitis, Chron’s disease, etc. You might save some people from all the hell they will experience for the rest of their lives. 😮
My partner is 31 . He literally sits in toilet for 45 minutes or more. He pushes so hard. But its liquid stool. And its everyday since years. He sweats in night, and regular reports are normal. Its bowl moment is not at all normal. Also he get cough just 10-15 minutes after every meal .
Don’t know where to visit, Because in every report is normal with vitamin D and B12 deficiency. We have taken supplements for it.
His mother has breast cancer. I am not sure what exactly should I do. I don’t want to make anyone panic in family without any cause.
He recently had stomach pain in lower right side. He has normal weight with big belly.
What reports should i go for ,which specialist. If its IBS,cancer or anything I just need to know.
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But how we will know that problem is in liver or stomach or intestine or pancreas or gallbladder. Because we have no idea.
These are exactly the kind of patients that we love to see. If he's already seen lots of docs, had a colonoscopy, and not much has been found, then it doesn't sound like colon cancer. Now he needs to see someone who is an expert in IBS, which is why I founded this specialty. We're here to help.
Do you speak about MCL Lymphoma?
here in America its anything but cancer.. doctors got to do more
It’s because they don’t get money for treating minor issue. They need the issue to become chronic to continue earning money. The whole system is corrupt.
Hi, I had a colon recession years ago. The doctor advised I do a colonoscopy every three years. May I ask why? I didn't have polyps or anything, it had just loop around itself. How am I at risk of certain diseases like cancer? I have had IBS, IBD flare-ups post surgery, but am I at risk?
There are many reasons you might need a colonoscopy, not just cancer. You need to ask your colonoscopy doctor that question. But you definitely need to see us about your IBS and IBD.
It could be the fact that your colon can really twisted. I have this also
@@marthawiggins9105 did you colon get twisted again? If so how?
I have what is called tortuous colon. It can twist around and twist around itself. My gasrto Dr straightened it out some during one of my colonoscopy.
@@marthawiggins9105 that's scary, I thought I was no longer at risk of it ever retwisting because it was shortened. Thank you for the insight.
Not a word about treatment.
It's not a video about treatment.
Doctors keep telling me I've got IBS. I am not saying I've got cancer but my blood test showed ridiculously high levels of eosinophils. I am suffering for weeks now with diarrhea, weight loss and pain. NHS is so disappointing lately. They wait until you are on the verge of death to give you any treatment or diagnosis.
Eosinophils indicate that your immune system is reacting against something. That could be a food, parasites, or other things. There is a solution. We'd love to help you find it, and we work with patients all over the world.
I bet you do it involves money for you
Thanks super helpful
You are welcome. Glad it helped.