Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me to reravel that my recent report from a sigmiodoscopy means thanks:
Level reached decending colon. Colitis probably UC Appearance :with contact bleeding, dull erthema and congested, blurred pattern. Continuous extend at the rectum. Haemorrhiods. Biopsies taken from rectum (4) and sigmiod (2) biopsies.
I was given a leaflet about UC and told that they would be in touch for a future appointmet but dont know when? Didn't read report till I got home, but I dont understand it, can anyone help, thanks
I've he'd UC for many years. Symptoms: lots of bathroom trips, bleeding etc. A coloscopy is best for the gastroenterologist to see what's going on. Good you got the biopsy while there. The medications for me have worked well. Asocol for many years with no side effects. My insurance changed and needed something less expensive so went with balasalazide. These are anti inflammatory that go through your system and to the lower intestines / colon. With the anti inflammatory meds available one can keep it in check. Higher dose at first to get it manageable then maintenance to keep you from a flair up. Get a gastroenterologist vs a PC doctor. Prayer's for you sent.
I had a sigmoidoscopy one time and never again. Was terrible. Colonoscopy for me from now on.
Thank you for your reply. I dont know for sure yet what I have got if anything at all. Just confused about report. I now have a folow up appointment for 30 May, so I guess ill find out then, thank you
Why is a colonoscopy better, is it less uncomfortable than a sigmoidoscopy?