colitis surgery
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Q: How common are dogs to have colitis after surgery?
my chi had perianal hernia surgery 2 months ago. today she was diagnosed with colitis. is there any connection between the two? Do you think my vet did the operation badly or something?
A: If there is a two month span between the two, then no, they are not related. Colitis actually means “inflammation of the colon” and wouldn’t be related to a hernia surgery anyway. There are lots of things that could bring on colitis…stress, new food/treat, got into something she shouldn’t have.
More than likely, your vet prescribed some meds for her…give them to her as prescribed and it should resolve fairly quickly.
Good luck
Q: Ulcerative colitis surgery – has anyone had surgery to remove the bowel?
If anyone has had surgery to remove their bowel, could you please tell me how it has affected your life? Is your quality of life better after having the surgery, and were there any side-effects? I have had UC for two years and no medications are working. I am not employed at the moment because I’m so sick all of the time, I am seriously considering having the surgery so I can lead a normal life like everyone else. Thank you
Swapan, would you mind please listing the foods that you mentioned made the disease worse? Thank you
A: I have had a few operations and yes you can lead your life forward yet yes there is some changes of course. i had a huge operation at the age of 12 and not knowing all of the out come i have allot of things i wish i would of known and will always have things I wish were different of that I could change( it is life). you have to love yourself and if your sickness is life or death then I say it is your choice(life is always beautiful,smile).
just to say..I’ve never been on this sight b4 but you caught my eye so here I am. To make it short,I am married and I have 4 children and believe that you can do anything,deal with life as long as you start with you.IT”S ALL ABOUT YOU!
Q: Can you get ulcerative colitis after having colostomy reversal surgery?
I had my surgery about two months ago now, i keep having periods of time with blood in stool and all of the other symptoms for ulcerative colitis but sometimes it will just go away for like a week or few days and then come back again.
A: NO.
My answer assumes that your real question is “can colostomy reversal CAUSE ulcerative colitis?” – the answer is no.
But findin blood in the stool is always serious — you probably do not have ulcerative colitis unless you were previously diagnosed with this condition – it would not suddenly start after surgery. Do not make your own diagnosis like this — this is dangerous, and you may be missing something serious or deadly.
See your doctor right away!
Q: I have ulcerative colitis, and want to join the army after major surgery to get rid of it, could i?
The surgery would be completely removing my colon but then make another out of my small intestine. (I think) But it would completely rid me of ulcerative colitis and I’ll be able to live a regular life once I’ve made it through recovery.
A: Unless it severely hinders your ability to enjoy life, I wouldn’t recommend surgery. If it’s keeping you out of the military, and your doctor says it would best for you, then go ahead. But otherwise, reserve surgery as a last resort.
Q: what is the ulcerative colitis surgery?
my sister is suffering uc , now doctor ask for surgery , this is possible for normal life after surgery
A: UC surgery has two types that I am aware of. One is the complete removal of the large intestine and colon which results in a cholostomy bag for the rest of your life. The second is a shortening of the large intestine but it remains connected to your colon. Which results in frequent bowel movements due to the shortened intestine.
Both, I believe, are curative, have a high success rate and result in a completely acceptible standard of living afterwards. Good luck to your sister.
Q: ulceratice colitis surgery?
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A: Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. Ulcers form where inflammation has killed the cells that usually line the colon, then bleed and produce pus. Inflammation in the colon also causes the colon to empty frequently, causing diarrhea.
When the inflammation occurs in the rectum and lower part of the colon it is called ulcerative proctitis. If the entire colon is affected it is called pancolitis. If only the left side of the colon is affected it is called limited or distal colitis.
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the general name for diseases that cause inflammation in the small intestine and colon. It can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders and to another type of IBD called Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease differs because it causes inflammation deeper within the intestinal wall and can occur in other parts of the digestive system including the small intestine, mouth, esophagus, and stomach.
Ulcerative colitis can occur in people of any age, but it usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30, and less frequently between 50 and 70 years of age. It affects men and women equally and appears to run in families, with reports of up to 20 percent of people with ulcerative colitis having a family member or relative with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. A higher incidence of ulcerative colitis is seen in Whites and people of Jewish descent.
Q: Is surgery a good option if i have ulcerative colitis?
my doctor wants me to get surgery to remove my colon but my parents do not want me to
A: Ulcerative colitis is a disease that affects many parts of the body outside the intestinal tract. In rare cases the extra-intestinal manifestations of the disease may require removal of the colon.
Surgery is also indicated for patients with severe colitis or toxic megacolon. Patients with symptoms that are disabling and do not respond to drugs may wish to consider whether surgery would improve the quality of life. So I think ur doctor must have a proper reason to his decision. better go on with that decision. And taking advice from a Specialist of that field would be a fine idea too.GOOD LUCK!!
Q: people who had surgery for ulcerative colitis plz help …???
I have ulcerative colitis for about 5 years and i’m not doing fine right now .. but anyway … what i realy wanna know is how your lives changed after having surgery …and what are the risks of having sugery …. i went into alot of websites about sugery for UC and i can’t understand…!!! they sound like it’s something bad or that your gonna be suffering for the rest of your life of side affects … so i wanna know what is the good side of the surgery and the bad side of it …… ?
A: I have not had this surgery, but my girlfriend did. She was in her early twenties and they could not get her uc under control. She was fired from jobs because of the amount of time she spent in bathrooms basically she had lost control of her bowels.
The decision was made to have the surgery. She said it changed her life for the better and would not change a thing. She got married had children and has led a full and happy life. She has had very few side effects in the 15+ years she has had her J Pouch. Only recently she had to have her bowels re-connected due to an abscess that occurred. She said it was a minor thing, but then again she had always had a very good outlook on life.
I get the feeling from other sites I have read that the majority of people who have had their colons removed are very happy as they can stop being so effected by were and when they might have to use the bathroom.
Good luck to you. I hope you get better soon.
Q: When comparing Chron’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which of the following is true?
1.The cause of Chron’s disease is known, whereas the cause of ulcerative colitis isn’t known.
2. Chron’s disease can be found anywhere in the digestive tract, whereas ulcerative colitis is generally found in the colon and rectum.
3. Patients with both conditions benefit equally well from surgery.
4. Ulcerative colitis is remitting, whereas Chron’s disease is constant.
A: I have Crohn’s Disease so I’m going on what I have read about them both;
1. False. It’s not known what kicks off Crohn’s.
2. True. I have Crohn’s in both intestine (large & Small) and in my esophagus.
3. Surgery for both can give you years symptom free but can keep coming back, it is not a cure. Trouble is you can run out of intestine to remove after so long.
4. Crohn’s Disease can go into remission if treated.
I hope this helps you!! 
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Q: What is the death rate for colostomy surgery?
I have ulcerative colitis and have been told that surgery is the only way to rid myself of the disease. The downside is that I will have to live with a colostomy bag. My real fear is not so much having a colostomy, but that I may die from the procedure. I am 29 years old and in reasonably good health aside from my condition.
A: With UC, you’ll have an ileostomy rather than a colostomy (ie all of your large intestine removed rather than just part of it) and believe me, what you’re imagining is far far worse than the reality of living with one actually is 
There is nothing I can’t do because of my ileostomy (except wear a bikini, but I do go swimming regularly during summer).
As for dieing during the surgery, I’ve been on the net for 10+ years supporting ostomates and never have I heard of anyone dieing during the procedure (and believe me, if anyone had, it would be all over the ostomy internet world – something like that would be big news) so that should tell you something about how rare it is.
Good luck.
Q: My friend has severe colitis. Do you know anyone who has had surgery for advanced stages of colitis or crohns?
A: I did a teaching presentation on the surgery for crohns, it’s actually a three step process… which turns out to be more like 3 surgeries, and he’ll have to have a colostomy for a while if he goes through with it. Depending how severe it is, might have to have a colostomy for the rest of his life. It’s very involved but a doctor can go through all the specifics during a consultation.
Q: When comparing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which of the following is TRUE?
A. the cause of Crohn’s disease is known, whereas the cause of ulcerative coitis isnt known.
B. Ulcreative colitis is remitting, whereas Crohns disease is constant.
C.Patints with both conditions benefit equally well from surgery.
D. Crohns disease can be found anywhere in the digestive tract whereas ulcraive colitis is generally found in the colon and rectum.
A: D.
Q: did anyone have this surgery Ileoanal or ileorectal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis???
i’m going to have this surgery and i want to know how the surgery went and how recovery was after
A: Ileorectal anastomoses are commonly done in total colectomies for UC. Ileoanals are alot tougher to do and there’s always fecal incontinence to worry about as side effect.
Q: Can anyone explain the treatment/s that may be required to treat “ischemic colitis?”?
My mother is in her late 50’s, and was hospitalized about 4 days ago with vomiting and bloody diarrhea. After being misdiagnosed with “ce difficile”, and having a colonoscopy, she was diagnosed with ischemic colitis. I’ve heard that this condition can range from extremely mild to needing surgery. She hasn’t kept solid food down in a week. Does anyone know what treatment/s she might require?
Thank you!!!
A: Ischemic colitis in general is caused by low blood flow to the intestines. There are two main reasons why this might occur -not enough blood to her intestines (example bad heart that doesn’t pump well enough), and clots in the arteries that feed the intestines.
If it’s mild and she’s just dehyrated you can give IV fluids, and bowel rest (no eating/drinking), and antibiotics. That’s mostly it. But if she starts developing a fever, or really painful or swollen abdomen, it’s become severe and she should go to the hospital right away as she may need to have surgery to cut out the dead bowel. This is pretty rare. Most get better without needing surgery.
Q: If you have colitis can you have anal sex safely without putting yourself in danger?
I have had colitis for about five years and have had surgery once. When the doctor did the surgery they went in and took care of as much as possible and snipped two anal muscles, not completly cut the muscle just made a tiny snip to loosen the area, so I could have a normal bowel movement without bleeding. It has been about four years since the surgery and I really haven’t had to many problems with the colitis however once you have it you always have it. My boyfriend and I have always been open minded about sexual activity and this is one thing I don’t know if I can safely do without damaging myself. If anyone can help me out please let me know. Thank you!!!
A: I would never do something like that…You might get an infection and it is an unnecessary thing that your boyfriend is asking..and selfish, under the circumstances…and God hates this kind of stuff..so…to avoid another bout with the colitis, please, you tell ANY man no on this one you could start everything up all over again and it isn’t worth it for a ‘good time to be had by all”…
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