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Bloating & White Clumps in Stool

I recently went to my doctor due to some cramping in my lower abdomen, mostly on the left side & because I noticed I was passing large white chunks along with my stool (about grape-size). My doctor put me on 2 antibiotics to treat possible diverticulitis or colitis & set up a CT scan. The CT scan showed no Diverticulitis, but did show that my colon wall is thickened, so I'm being sent for a colonoscopy next week. In the meantime I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my body.....I don't know if it was the antibiotics, which did upset my stomach, but the past few days my belly is so bloated & distended I look as if I'm 5 months pregnant, the lower left pain is constantly aching followed by short stabbing pains, my stomach always feels full so it's very hard to eat much. My doctor said I may have Crohns or UC, will either of these diseases show up on the colonoscopy? And is there anything I can do before then to reduce the bloating/fullness?
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Thank you for your response, I greatly appreciate your time! My colonoscopy has been delayed due to insurance issues, but getting it straightened out & will post once I find out the results. The small meals definitely helps! It seems my stomach bloats more with more movement?
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Thank you for your response, I greatly appreciate your time! My colonoscopy has been delayed due to insurance issues, but getting it straightened out & will post once I find out the results.
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Hi there!

Well, without a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your symptoms. Possibilities that may need to be considered include GI/ GU infections, inflammations, motility issues, medication side effect, growths/ masses etc. Crohn’s/ UC are likely to show up on colonoscopy. Meanwhile you could try using some OTC antacids and taking small frequent meals and see if these seem to help.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!
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Hi there,
A complete evaluation and work up is essential for correct diagnosis and management. The few possibilities in your case are irritable bowel syndrome; Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis which have several symptoms and signs in common. The common symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease are diarrhea, weight loss, pain in abdomen, bleeding from the rectum, fever etc.A colonoscopy will be useful and your doctor will be able to see any inflammation, bleeding, or ulcers. During the exam, the doctor may do a biopsy if needed. Do keep me posted.
Best wishes and regards!
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