Anyway - be well and take care
Tina
At Tue, 26 Feb 2002, Millie wrote:
>
>The test you're referring to is a Colon Transit Study.
>I have had two of these done.
>One gastro I had gone to didn't even know about this type of test.
>His answer to me is,"You have a slow colon. I want you to go to a specialist
>who is a friend of mine. He's in N.Y.C. I sent someone else to him, and he
>removed a foot of her colon, making her have an easier time of going."
>I all but RAN out of that office!!
>Pretty scary.
>I was told that the colon transit study can show if there is a particular
>area of the colon which isn't moving things as it should. Those tiny rings
>would show upon x-ray as congregating more in certain areas, as they won't
>be moving as they should.
>Millie.
>
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>Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 8:42 PM
>Subject: Re: Tina-How do I know if it's obstructed?
>
>> Hi Gina,
>>
>> I learned about atonic colon a few years back when I was working for an
>> Gi specialist. The test they do to diagnose it - the patient swallose a
>> capsule with radiographic rings and they take abdominal x-rays at
>> certain intervals to see how long it takes for them to pass through the
>> small and large intestine. Anyhing above 3 days is considered abnormal.
>> My surgeon told me that there are many patients that complain of severe
>> constipation that end up being dagnosed with atonic colon and have their
>> lg intestine removed because of it. (They usuually don't have any pain
>> with BMS either - their main compliant is bloating.)
>>
>> Based on what your bowel habits are - you certainly could have the
>> problem as well. A surgeon would probably be more concerned with >week
>> bms than your regualr MD. A GI doc would probably be more concerned
>> about it as well. AT least mine was. Because of my history with
>> obstructions my docs don't want me going any longer than 3 days between
>> bms. If you ever obstruct - it will become more of a concern as well.
>>
>> I hope this helps and hasn't been confusing. If you need anything else
>> please let me know.
>>
>> I hope you are well -
>>
>> Tina
>>