Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Suggest Treatment For Severe And Painful Constipation
I have had explosive episodes and then really painful constipation. I when to have a Colonoscopy but they had to stop because i had a reaction to the medication they gave me. I have been refered by my doctor to have a colonography through a CT scan. Will this determine if i have Diverticulitis, i had 1 polop remove before i had the re action so they didn t get the full picture
Yes, you should do a CT scan so be sure what is going on with the large bowel. Colonoscopy may be done without sedation medication. Please discuss with your doctor for this.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For Severe And Painful Constipation
Hello Yes, you should do a CT scan so be sure what is going on with the large bowel. Colonoscopy may be done without sedation medication. Please discuss with your doctor for this. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist