Had results but still confused 🤷🏻‍♀️

[PinkBubblez1]

After having biopsy samples taken during an incomplete colonoscopy back on 20th Jan and then having the CT pneumocolon on 8th Feb I have finally had the results read out to me by the med sec….not sure if it’s left me with more questions rather than answers 🤷🏻‍♀️

The biopsy results show inflammation in keeping with a possible form of an inflammatory bowel disease. They suggested colitis at the time, the CT scan of upper colon area that couldn’t be reached during colonoscopy shows a thickening and narrowing of the sigmoid colon…this could be in relation to inflammatory bowel disease or indeed due to my history of endometriosis. The bowel above the sigmoid colon is normal. The Consultant will be discussing me further at an interdisciplinary team meeting with more gastro & gynaecology folk so i’ve not been able to discuss any of this with a medical professional yet.

Anyone experienced thickening and narrowing of Sigmoid Colon before?

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi PinkBubblez1,

Thanks for updating ...

I do not have experience with this. Sounds like the thickening of the wall due to inflammation is causing the narrowing of the colon. Could this be something that can be treated or can the section actually be taken out? I guess there could be options as to the approach to treat it. I know they have these meetings to talk about patient issues and gain insight from others before executing a preferential solution. My surgeon that did my partial colectomy along with my Oncologist were in these weekly meetings when I was presented.

Not sure if this is similar, but I had a stricture at the opening to my duodenum. For that, they did several endoscopies to dilate the opening a little at a time, but it kept closing up. And then an ulcer developed there and they had to do a stomach bypass as the remedy.

I hope some others with some experience with this can give some feedback for you.

Let us know what your med prof. has to say.