Gut swelling problems

2016-04-08 03:44:10
Two years ago in July, I had an episode of colitis that lasted for about 5 days and after which I thought I had a full recovery. However, ever since last year around July again, I suddenly started having cramps and bloating around the large intestine which also led to an unexpected increase in weight. This problem has evolved to become a daily one and everyday I have bloating around intestinal regions and now at the stomach region as well, leaving my entire gut to feel sore and full of air. I find it hard to clear the gas in the gut although I do pass gas and burp more often than before. I can no longer eat spicy or dairy food as it causes my gut to cramp and swell really badly. I did a colonscopy and endoscopy but no findings were made. I have been taking probiotics daily and nexium but both doesn't seem to help anymore.
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hello, Colitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. It may cause abdominal pain and diarrhea with or without blood. Fever may be present. There are numerous causes of colitis including infection, inflammatory bowel disease, ischemic, and microscopic colitis.The ulcers bleed and produce pus and mucus. Symptoms of ulcerative colitis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, a recurrent urge to have a bowel movement (tenesmus), lack of appetite, fever, and fatigue. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody bowel movements are the hallmark of the disease.With the right antibiotics, this type of colitis is curable and rarely results in long term complications. A chronic colitis is often caused by an autoimmune disease. Collectively they are called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). They are subdivided into Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis. please consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis.

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