1. Community
  2. Gut, bowel and stomach
  3. Bowel Disorders

Bowel problems but normal virtual colonoscopy

Posted , 5 users are following.

Kezten
Kezten

Hello everyone.  I have been struggling with chronic constipation, weight loss, abdominal pain, exhaustion and rectal bleeding.  I underwent a virtual colonoscopy which has just been confirmed as normal by the consultant's secretary (waiting to receive letter).  My questions is does the virtual colonoscopy show up all bowel disorders?  The first virtual colonoscopy had to be cancelled as the bowel clear out didn't work!  I can go weeks without a bowel movement.  I am relieved in one way to find out it is negative, but on the other hand frustrated as I have all these symptoms but no diagnosis (as of yet!).  Has anyone gone through this with similar symptoms and had further tests and finally a diagnosis?  I'm unsure what to do.

0 likes, 2 replies

2 Replies

  • nancylynn18
    nancylynn18 Kezten

    Posted

    I too am interested in any answers here. I have been told I have pelvic floor issues and that’s why I can’t eliminate without an enema. Had colonoscopy 6 months ago and was clear. I want my sphincter and rectum area looked at more closely to see if any growths or other problems there. There are other tests besides colonoscopies. MRI and many other tests that can be done. Research on line. Don’t give up. 
  • janet24959
    janet24959 Kezten

    Posted

    It's very puzzling that you have all these unpleasant symptoms in your bowel yet the colonoscopy was clear, which must be a great relief to you.  I assume that the consultant you saw was a gastroenterologist.  (the spelling doesn't look right).  I would have thought that the colonoscopy would have shown up any abnormalities.  I had two colonoscopies (the first one my bowel prep. was poor) and they both showed up clear.  Presumably your dietary habits have been assessed?  As nancylynn says, don't give up.  It might be IBS or colitis.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.