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Q: i want to ask about ulcerative colitis what is it,symptoms,treatment?

A: I have it and let me tell you you don’t want it! :/

Q: My 14 yrs nephew has ulcerative colitis.Been taking treatment since more then 10 months.Still not improving?
My 14 yrs nephew has ulcerative colitis.Been taking treatment since more then 10 months.Still not improving his symptoms and have mild to severe flareup.Doctors says he can eat anything he want but since I found some information on internet that he should stay away from some certain food.mostly dairy products and may be other too.Any one can give me good suggestion for him in order to control his flare up?Since he is having diaread often all the time he is becoming very weak.I love him very much as he is good kid and I want to help him out.

A: hi web, I have Crohn’s disease, a form of IBD– inflammatory bowel disease, like your nephew. I was dxed at the age of 12 so I can truly understand what he is going through.

Diet varies in each person. What one can tolerate, another may not. Go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America site and there you will find information regarding IBD in children, diet, surgery, coping skills, the newest treatments, as well as locating a support group where he lives. CCFA also has a camp in the summer time for kids under 18 with IBD.

CCFA also has implemented a hotline that is run by healthcare professionals who are well versed in IBD as well as a live chat M-F 9 am – 5 pm (EST). You or his parents can call/chat to educate yourselves about UC & assist your nephew in coping with it.

Ask the MD if he can recommend a good dietician at a local hospital. The Registered Dieticians are trained in dealing with different dietary needs in people with all sorts of different illnesses. You can also check out the site below and locate an RN near you if the hospital is too far to travel.

My heart goes out to your nephew. I have been where he is…..not being able to be with friends, missing school, being poked and prodded at every angle, and the constant pain. It really helped me when I met others like myself. I didn’t feel so alone plus I made some new friends that I could contact whenever I needed someone who’s actually “been there”.

Some CCFA chapters even have meetings that are geared for teens only. Their educational meetings are really good because you get to meet dieticians, GIs, colorectal surgeons, drug reps, etc. and ask them questions.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions. I wish your nephew the best.

Q: Colitis: Use of steroids: Moon face?!?
I was recently diagnosed as having Colitis, the symptoms came on suddenly about 5 months ago and ive been quite badly ill ever since, experiencing severe diarreah, weight loss and tiredness. I’ve tried pentasa tablets, but they didnt have much of an effect. Im currently trying foam enemas (which im having abit of a problem keep ing in!!!) and ive been put on steroids, six week treatment which so far (2 weeks in) also hasnt had much of an effect.

What id like to know is other people experiences of colitis and use of steroids???
The side effects look pretty scary, such as moon face etc????!!!

A: hi chocolate, i am a crohh’s survivor, similar to UC, otherwise known as IBD (inflammatory bowel disease for both).

I was on steroids for 13 yrs. until they failed and I needed a total colectomy permanent ileostomy.

I had the side effects you mentioned, moon face, weight gain, severe mood swings, had to have my eyes checked and a dexa scan to make sure my eyes and bones weren’t affected. Short term therapy isn’t a problem. It’s only when you are on them for over a yr.

Are you a candidate for Remicade or Lialda for your UC?
Ask your GI about it since they don’t have the reactions like prednisone.

Check out the crohn’s and colitis of america website. they have information regarding the latest treatments, medications and side effects, surgery, diet, and you can locate a local support group near you to meet others like yourself. They also have a hotline and live chat that is run y health care professionals well versed in IBD M-F 9 am – 5pm.

I truly understand your concerns and questions. I have been there myself. Feel free to email me if you have questions. I have had this since I was 12 & have been through the foam enemas, scopes, blood work, surgeries, etc. best of luck to you.

Q: I am diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but i’m not satisfied with my doctor’s treatment. what 2 do?
I was having lots of gastro-intestinal (GI) problems like having bowel movements 7 to 8 times a day and immediately after eating anything. I felt bloated a lot and little bit of internal burning.

I was referred to a gastro-enterologist. The gastro-enterologist suggested i get a colonoscopy test done. The colonsocopy appeared normal and the gastro-enterologist said i don’t have any colon cancer, crohn’s, colitis or any disease of that nature.

He gave me a medication which did not do much other than provide a very dry mouth. He asked me to follow up after 3 weeks and a make a list of all the foods i eat, when i eat and how many times i have bowel movements or uncomfortable symptoms.

I spent 3 weeks making such list. Then today he told me i have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He said i have too much stress and tension and prescribed some more meds and asked me to see after 3 weeks for followup.

However, i’m very unsatisfied with the doctor’s treatment. I continue having terrible symptoms and the meds don’t provide much relief. I do not believe its stress or tension.

The doctor is clearly failing to provide relief.

A: You should make friend ship with many medical students since this disease is simple but takes long time to cure
-what is the qualification of that doctor-You can write e mails to me through this section

Q: Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis?
I am on Prednisone, Remicade, Asacol, and Imuran and they are not helping my symptoms. I have also tried acupuncture and natural supplements to no avail. I have seen two specialists that have both suggested surgery, but I am not ready to give up. Are there any other treatments that I have missed?

A: What Are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?
Symptoms may include:

Blood or pus in diarrhea
Dehydration
Abdominal pain
Fever
Painful, urgent bowel movements
In addition, ulcerative colitis may be associated with weight loss, skin disorders, joint pain or soreness, eye problems, anemia (a deficiency in red blood cells), blood clots and an increased risk for colon cancer.

What Causes Ulcerative Colitis?
The cause of ulcerative colitis remains unknown, but it is likely caused by an abnormal response of the immune system. Food or bacteria in the intestines, or even the lining of the bowel may cause the uncontrolled inflammation associated with ulcerative colitis.

Who Gets Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis can be inherited. Up to 20% of people with inflammatory bowel disease have a first-degree relative (mother, father, brother, sister) with the disease.

In addition, the disease is most common in the US and northern Europe and people of Jewish descent.

How Is Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosed?
A variety of diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests are used to distinguish ulcerative colitis from other conditions. First, your doctor will review your medical history and perform a complete physical examination. One or more of the following tests may be ordered:

Endoscopy, such as colonoscopy or proctosigmoidoscopy
Blood tests
Stool samples
X-rays
How Is Ulcerative Colitis Treated?
Treatment can include drug therapy, dietary modifications and/or surgery. Though treatments cannot cure ulcerative colitis, they can help most people lead normal lives.

It is important for you to seek treatment as soon as you start having symptoms. If you have severe diarrhea and bleeding, hospitalization may be necessary to prevent or treat dehydration, reduce your symptoms and ensure that you receive proper nutrition.

Medications
Several medications, including sulfa drugs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents and antibiotics, are used to reduce inflammation of the bowel tissue, allowing it to heal and relieve symptoms.

5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). Mesalamine and sulfasalazine are principal medications in the treatment for ulcerative colitis. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to sulfa before taking this medication. He or she can prescribe a sulfa-free 5-ASA.
Corticosteroids. These anti-inflammatory medications can be used when 5-ASA is ineffective. Corticosteroids are also used to treat people who have more severe disease. The use of corticosteroids is limited by side effects and the potential of long-term complications. In general, corticosteroids are used for short periods of time to cause remission. Remission is maintained with a 5-ASA medication.
Immunosuppressants. If corticosteroids or 5-ASA are not effective, immunosupressants, such as 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), azathioprine (Imuran) or cyclosporine-A may be prescribed.
Nutrition
While foods appear to play no role in causing the disease, certain foods may cause more symptoms when the disease is active. Your doctor may suggest dietary recommendations depending on your symptoms. Vitamins or nutritional supplementation may also be deemed appropriate by your doctor.
Surgery
Surgery, in which the diseased section or entire colon is removed, may be necessary when medications are not effective or if you have significant progression of symptoms or severe complications of the disease.

If the entire colon is removed, the operation most often creates an opening, or stoma, in the abdominal wall, to which a bag is attached (called a permanent ileostomy or Brooke ileostomy). The tip of the lower small intestine is brought through the stoma. Wastes pass through this opening and collect in an external pouch, which is attached to the stoma and must be worn at all times.

The pelvic pouch, or ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA), is a newer procedure that does not require a permanent stoma. In this procedure, the colon and rectum are removed, and the small intestine is used to form an internal pouch or reservoir that will serve as a new rectum. This pouch is connected to the anus. The reservoir is called a J-pouch. This procedure is frequently done in two operations and requires a temporary ileostomy in between.

The continent ileostomy (Kock pouch) is an option for people who would like their old-style ileostomy converted to an internal pouch and for people who don’t qualify for the IPAA procedures. In this procedure, there is a stoma but no bag. The colon and rectum are removed, and an internal reservoir is created from the small intestine. An opening is made in the abdominal wall, and the reservoir is then joined to the skin with a nipple valve. To drain the pouch, you insert a catheter through the valve into the internal reservoir.

There are also other techniques that are available. All surgeries carry some degree of operative risk and post-operative complications. If you have been told you need surgery to treat ulcerative colitis, you may want to seek a second opinion to ensure the treatment prescribed is the most appropriate option. Make sure your diagnosis is confirmed by experts at an institution experienced in identifying and treating digestive disorders.

When Should I Call My Doctor?
Call your doctor immediately if:

You are having heavy, persistent diarrhea.
You have rectal bleeding, with clots of blood in your stool.
You have constant pain and a high fever.

Q: not satisfied with er treatment. what to do?
yesterday i kept pooping all day long. i pooped like 12 times in less than 16 hours. Every hour i found myself visiting the toilet and it made me go crazy. I could not do anything else at all because my stomach was in such poor shape.

Soon i became dehydrated and nauseous. I totally lost control of my bowels. And i could not even sleep, because even in sleep i had to wake up every hour to poop.

It was like my intestines had become poop generating factory. i was almost blacking out and i went to er.

at er they put me on IV saying i’m dehydrated. Even in ER i pooped twice. The doctor then said, “well its a good thing that you are emptying your bowels. eventually all the stool will clear out and then you’ll have a clean system”

And after that i get discharged. As i reached home i immediately had explosive diarrhea.

Now i fear eating food and only take liquid foods. i will have to take gastroenterologist appointment and that is 3 weeks away.

On internet i found such symptoms could be colitis, crohns or various intestinal disorders.

But the er did NOTHING and just send me home. Why? Is it fair that i should pay a massive amount for such ER visit where basically nothing was done except for hydrating me?

A: I hope you have insurance for this. Unfortunately, fair is not ours to decide. An urgent care clinic might be better in the future. They still do IVs and tests, but don’t charge near as much. They will send you to an ER if they feel you need it.

ER means Emergency Room. An old term for the Emergency Department of a Medical Center.

You are ok going the first time, especially if no urgent care centers are in your area. They can make sure you are not gravely ill. They probably did blood tests, and possibly x-rays or other imaging.

These would have shown infection, obstruction, or other life threatening things.

It is not ER’s job to diagnosis you, just to save you. They give referrals, because many illnesses can present with your symptoms, including food poisonings, e-coli, (which they probably ruled out the worst), or just plain old gastroenteritis (stomach flu).

Crohn’s would take more of a workup, by a gastroenterologist, as would several other diseases.

I am not saying you were wrong to go to ER, on the contrary, dehydration is a life threatening situation. (Try to keep some fluids down)

But, too many people use the ER for a general practitioner/family doctor. Many reasons:

1) they want service now, not next week
2) they have no insurance
3) they never intend on paying for what the receive
4) they have a stupid insurance plan that pays more for an ER visit than an office visit
5) they don’t care that they are taking up a space that a real sick person may need
6) Medicaid doesn’t care if you aren’t dying

These people are why insurance rates are so high, states are going broke, as well as ER visits being sky high.

People want universal coverage, but they will not like the results. In Canada, they may not have even seen you. Of course the people that don’t work, have insurance, pay for medical care, etc. are the ones that holler the loudest about universal coverage, and also the ones it will hurt the most.

There are even longer waits to ge into specialists. ERs can turn you away. It is like a giant HMO, but worse.

I hope you feel better soon, and can cancel you G I visit. Keep hydrated. (Did they suggest imodium?)

Sorry to sound blunt, but millions of other people have screwed things up for you and the rest of us.

Q: Questions about blood in kitten stool?
I have an 8 week old kitten. Today, we found a small amount of blood in his stool. We have a vet appointment, but because it is saturday, he doesn’t go in until monday. DO NOT yell at me to take him to an ER, because I just can’t afford that. And do not tell me that if I can’t afford that, I shouldn’t own pets. ER visits in my area are over 100$, just for the office visit! Not counting any testing or medications. Monday visits are 15$.

Anyways, I’ve been doing some research. There are a few things it sounded like it could be, but I couldn’t really find any symptoms for them, or real descriptions.

The first was Colitis I think? Im not sure of the spelling. The other thing was something that young kittens can get because of stress.

The kitten is 8 weeks. We just got him Tuesday. The stool was loose but not completely diarhea. It was a tan color. The blood was red, not black, but it looked a little slimy. Like mucus almost.

So, any ideas? Also, if you do know of some things it could be, any other symptoms? Treatments? Probabilities of clearing up with or without treatment? Im not planning on skipping out on the vet visit, but I’ve read there are several things that can strees kittens, and its bowel irritation that clears up in a few days. I just want to know things to ask my vet about.

Thank you for any help!

Oh, BTW, he is acting fine otherwise. Eating and drinking perfectly, playing and jumpin around, and he has not had a fever
Thank you mojos. I kinda ruled out distemper myself, because for one, he isn’t lethargic or refusing food, and two, the blood was more like a mucus, and not runny and more liquid like. But I will keep a super close eye on him (and on his sister. My sister has her, so we will see if she shows any negative signs)
HAHA Mumford, yep, that was my question. You know, Its not a finnish spitz, in fact, one of our friends has one.

I thought it was the new guinnea singing dog, and was so excited when I showed her the picture, but she said no to that too! I hate to say it, becuase I know she is super smart when it comes to dog breeds, but I think she is just crazy when it comes to this one, lol

A: When the blood is red and slimy it is colitis. The problem of having internal bleeding or sth. manifests itself with black blood within the stools. Your kitten’s intestine is probably having a hard time adjusting to food. Mine had it too. Feed her boiled skinless chicken breast for a few days, and if it doesn’t get better go to the vet. Also de-worm the kitty properly. Use milbemax pink pills, for kittens.

Q: lymphocytic colitis?
I was diagnosed last August. Am seeing three specialities (GI, Rheum, Derm) Have failed Asacol and currently taking highest Entercort available. Relief from some GI symtpoms but disabiling fatigue and joint pain continue unchecked. Are these normal symptoms for LC. Should I be looking at other treatment? Rheum wants to start TNF and GI does who’s managing wants to move to Questran. I need relief so I can keep working and care for my family.

A: Have you been tested for Celiac Disease? Your symptoms sound very muchl ike those and sometimes colitis is misdiagnosed and really is CD. Im not a doc, so I’d ask your GI doc for the blood test. YOu must be consumign gluten for the test to be accurate tho–wheat, rye, and barley.
Please see the links below for more information. (I’d post it all but apparently some ppl think I am posting TOO Much information so I will just provide the links!!
THe tests you need to ask for is to check the levels of
IGG, IGA and TTG antibodies.
Best of luck,
Amy, CHairperson Louisiana NOrth SHore Celiac Sprue Association

Q: Cushing’s syndrome treatment?
I’m 21 this year. I started taking prednisone in late 2006 to treat ulcerative colitis. During this time I had developed a lot of disorders caused by prednisone side effects. these include joint pain, hair loss, facial hair growth, fattening of face and neck, mood swing, and bruising on the legs that would not cure for long time.

I stopped taking prednisone in late 2007 and had not taken it again since then. now it’s been nearly 2 years since i got off prednisone but some of those synptoms still exist on me. i still frequently have joint pain, and there are still a few bruises on my legs that i got from those days and still hadn’t cured.. and my face is still slightly bloated around the lower cheek, even though the neck had slimmed down.. and my facial hair still grows at a very rapid rate. but my ulcerative colitis has flared up a few times since i stopped prednisone.

i recently learnt about Cushing’s syndrome and realised that my symptoms seem to remsemble the disorder. but I don’t know what I can do to treat it. most of the websites out there emphasise on stopping prednisone intake, but i’ve already stopped taking it. what else should i do? any ideas?

A: This will sound really stupid but you should go to a doctor to make sure of the diagnoses, though I’m not in any way in depth in medical detail but to see a doctor to confirm rather it is or not is the next step. You don’t want to start any kind of treatment rather practical medicine or alternative medicine without knowing it is or not because it could cause more harm to your body. I would have seen a doctor sooner about the side effects of using Prednisone.

Q: Do you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome? If so, what do you do to combat it?
About fifteen years ago a doctor told me that I have IBS. It was never really confirmed by eliminating other diseases by having a colonoscopy. Recently, after fifteen years, I have IBS symptoms again. I did have a colonoscopy and it is now confirmed that I don’t have either colitis or Chrons disease. Someone told me that peppermint oil helps. What sorts of treatments to you employ if you have IBS?

A: I have IBS, and have tried taking peppermint oil. It seemed to ease my symptoms pretty well, but I couldn’t handle burping peppermint all of the time! I would take 1 peppermint oil gelcap, and within minutes, I was burping ALOT and it tasted like I had just eaten like 10 candy canes, lol. It also gave me terrible heartburn, as I have acid reflux as well. It does give you minty fresh breath, though! I stopped taking it, and went to my family doctor and flat out asked for IBS medication to try because I had tried EVERY natural and over the counter remedy imaginable with no luck. He prescribed Hyoscamine (which has since been recalled, now I’m on Bentyl, it works just as well), and within about 2 weeks after I started taking it, ALL of my symptoms disappeared! Try asking your primary physician if you can try some sort of IBS medication to see if it helps you, unless you can handle burping peppermint constantly!

Q: How does sulfasalazine measure up to other 5-ASA drugs such as Asacol and Colazal for Ulcerative Colitis?
I am a 23 year old male who was diagnosed with UC 8 years ago and have gone through a variety of treatments. Originally I was prescribed Asacol as well as a large dose of prednisone. I eventually went into remission and came off the steroid, but continued to take Asacol as my maintenance drug. Remission lasted for 3 or 4 years.

My symptoms started reoccurring and progressively worsened for a while, and I found that while on Asacol they were actually worse. I also know that some common side effects of Asacol are similar to the actually symptoms of UC. I had more frequent stools, increased urgency and increased bleeding.

I tried Colazal as well, but I experienced nausea and again, increased urgency. At this point I was frequently having embarrasing accidents. When I was not on medication, but kept to some natural remedies that I also take, I did not experience this as badly.

My GI doc, however, wants me to try sulfasalazine rather than stay off everything… any advice / input?

A: hi jacob, I have crohn’s disease, a type of IBD like UC. I have had it since the age of 12.

Ask your GI about the newer treatments for UC b/c the 5ASA meds don’t seem to last long on some patients plus they tend to cause nausea as well.

If he doesn’t listen to you, then get another opinion. You the ability to hire/fire your doctors at any time so don’t feel guilty. A pt. should feel comfortable discussing their concerns during their appt. and be able to work as a team w/his physician to get the UC in remission.

Remicade has been approved for colitis as well as a few others. Can’t remember the names but if you go to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America website, they have all the latest treatments listed. You can call their hotline or chat online w/a medical professional M-F 9 am – 5pm (EST) 1-888-my-gut-pain.

I hope this helps. I can totally relate to what you are going through. I went through symptoms when I was in my 20s so I talked w/my GI and he worked w/me to find a treatment that agreed w/me, thus, fewer side effects & I was able to be on it for a long time until my white cell count dropped. Then he found another medication and I haven’t had any trouble since.

Happy New Year.

Q: Mold and Health?
For 8 years members of our family, one in particular, has been experiencing symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis and ever-increasing food allergies. We discovered mold under the bathtub, which was installed a little over 8 years ago, and since the treatment and replacing of all items effected, ALL the symptoms have gone away.
Our doctor says he knows of no solid research to support such a link, so I am asking for help in locating research to support mold causing gastrointestinal disorders and food allergies.

A: A lot of people have severe allergies to mold in and of itself, which can cause these problems. Being around mold can also heighten your reaction to other allergies. Are you talking to a reg doc or an allergist?

Mold can also cause a host of other issues from illnesses like phenomia to asthma attacks.

Q: i’ve diarrhea ,since 2 months..no pain or abdominal cramps,rare bleeding with the diarrhea,somtimes tenesmus?
Am 22 years old.
My surgeon told me that i don’t have piles nor external nor internal & no fissures& on rectal examination he found bleeding inflamed rectal muscosa.
.but in a stool analysis i had amebiasis..but i recieved ttt (50 days after start of symptoms)for 10 days(500 mg metronidazole t.i.d)&there was an improvement after temination of therapy..
but conditions returened again
& now stool analysis show pus although being negative for any parasitic infection & culture is negative for bacillary dysentry..
provided that i have no fever,no pain ,no abdominal cramps..maximum defacation times per day was 8(which happened only 5 times during the 2 months but including the tenesmus),intemittent minimal bleeding obseved only on sweeping my anus(sorry)by the end of defecation,no anemia (except microcytosis).can it be ulcerative colitis? or can it be a sequele of late treatment of amebiasis..(please don’t answer colonoscopy coz i know that answer) thanx

A: why do you consider it to be ulcerative colitis? do you have a family history of it?
it may be a late sequele of amebiasis, this usually turns as they left your intestines and started invading your liver, so have your liver checked if you suspect this. but with the meds your MD gave you, the chances of your body developing a late sequele is doubtful, unless you skipped a dose or the amebiasis was a wrong diagnosis.
check your diet, have you ingested anything raw, partially cooked food? have you considered having helicobacter pylori checked in your system? have you eaten goat or any exotic food lately? travel? stress? other than bowel problems, do you have other symptoms?

Q: THIS IS MY COLLEGE ESSAY, IS IT READY TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES?
I would like to share with you something about my current medical situation. Ordinarily I would not do so, as I am an intensely private person, but I now accept that my physical limitations have quite possibly impacted my high school performance in a negative manner, and I feel that it is only fair that you have this information. Therefore, I am reluctantly going to allow access to information that I would never, otherwise, speak of.

For the past several years, I have been afflicted by a physical situation that has sometimes interfered with my ability to focus, both in the classroom and out. I do not wish to be too specific about the symptoms of my disease, except to say that they are digestive in nature and sometimes require me to spend long periods of time in the Ladies’ Room. Despite my terrible discomfort, I refused to accept that there might be something wrong with me, and would not seek treatment. I know now that I should have been less determined to suffer in silence and more willing to accept help. Finally, my parents insisted on bringing the matter to the attention of a physician. I was tested, over a period of several weeks, for colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, intestinal obstructions, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Heliocobacter pylori (commonly known as ulcer), celiac sprue (commonly known as wheat allergy), lactose intolerance, gallstones, bile duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis (the narrowing of the bile ducts), “Sphincter of Oddi” dysfunction and pancreatitis. You can imagine how relieved I was to learn that I had none of these terrible diseases.

Finally, I received the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is sometimes known as spastic colon, nervous colon, nervous stomach, mucous colitis and spastic colitis, and is distinguished by abnormal bowel habits, such as diarrhea (loose stools), constipation or sometimes, as in my own case, both. It is well known to experts in this field that periods of stress can intensify the severity of IBS. I have certainly found my busy schedule of six honors/AP classes, Varsity field hockey, swimming and track teams, performing lead roles in three consecutive Spring Musicals, volunteering at the local animal shelter, tutoring at-risk children, and working three evenings a week plus all day Saturday at The Gap to be, at times, stressful, but of course it is impossible to say what has caused me to be afflicted with this very horrible syndrome.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.[1] In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements.[2] Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS may begin after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity without any other medical indicators.
Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important.

In fact, doctors do not know what causes IBS, or why people who share my disease feel the need to have a bowel movement soon after eating, causing diarrhea, or why the prolonged spasm of the large intestine causes stool to stay in one area for too long and get dried out, resulting in small hard stools (constipation). As of today, palliative treatments are only in the experimental stage, and the hard truth is that there is no cure for IBS.

It has been very difficult for me to accept this diagnosis at my young age. I do not know what the future will hold for me and other IBS patients, and I understand that I may be facing a long battle, but I am committed to facing this challenge with the same determination I have faced every other challenge in my life. I am not a quitter, and I am not a complainer, and you should know that, if I am admitted, I will never allow my illness to have a negative impact on my academic, athletic, charitable, creative and social activities in college.

A: It seems like all you really did was explain IBS. You threw in some nice details about yourself and your extracurriculars, but I think that you could have highlighted yourself much more.

I have IBS too, and everything you said was correct, but I just think it wasn’t focused enough on what you could add to the college.

Q: THIS IS MY COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY, IS IT READY TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES?
I would like to share with you something about my current medical situation. Ordinarily I would not do so, as I am an intensely private person, but I now accept that my physical limitations have quite possibly impacted my high school performance in a negative manner, and I feel that it is only fair that you have this information. Therefore, I am reluctantly going to allow access to information that I would never, otherwise, speak of.For the past several years, I have been afflicted by a physical situation that has sometimes interfered with my ability to focus, both in the classroom and out. I do not wish to be too specific about the symptoms of my disease, except to say that they are digestive in nature and sometimes require me to spend long periods of time in the Ladies’ Room. Despite my terrible discomfort, I refused to accept that there might be something wrong with me, and would not seek treatment. I know now that I should have been less determined to suffer in silence and more willing to accept help. Finally, my parents insisted on bringing the matter to the attention of a physician. I was tested, over a period of several weeks, for colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, intestinal obstructions, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Heliocobacter pylori (commonly known as ulcer), celiac sprue (commonly known as wheat allergy), lactose intolerance, gallstones, bile duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis (the narrowing of the bile ducts), “Sphincter of Oddi” dysfunction and pancreatitis. You can imagine how relieved I was to learn that I had none of these terrible diseases.Finally, I received the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is sometimes known as spastic colon, nervous colon, nervous stomach, mucous colitis and spastic colitis, and is distinguished by abnormal bowel habits, such as diarrhea (loose stools), constipation or sometimes, as in my own case, both. It is well known to experts in this field that periods of stress can intensify the severity of IBS. I have certainly found my busy schedule of six honors/AP classes, Varsity field hockey, swimming and track teams, performing lead roles in three consecutive Spring Musicals, volunteering at the local animal shelter, tutoring at-risk children, and working three evenings a week plus all day Saturday at The Gap to be, at times, stressful, but of course it is impossible to say what has caused me to be afflicted with this very horrible syndrome.Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.[1] In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements.[2] Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS may begin after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity without any other medical indicators.
Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important. Several conditions may present as IBS including celiac disease, Fructose malabsorption,[3] mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis, several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, though the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon insufflation testing. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. The most common theory is that IBS is a disorder of the interaction between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, although there may also be abnormalities in the gut flora or the immune system. IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients. But it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, and it increases a patient’s medical costs, and contributes to work absenteeism. Researchers have reported that the high prevalence of IBS, in conjunction with increased costs produces a disease with a high societal cost. It is also regarded as a chronic illness and can dramatically affect the quality of a sufferer’s life. In fact, doctors do not know what causes IBS, or why people who share my disease feel the need to have a bowel movement soon after eating, causing diarrhea, or why the prolonged spasm of the large intestine causes stool to stay in one area for too long and get dried out, resulting in small hard stools (constipation). As of today, palliative treatments are only in the experimental stage, and the hard truth is that there is no cure for IBS. It has been very difficult for me to accept this diagnosis at my young age. I do not know what the future will hold for me and other I

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