has anyone heard of chronic intestinal pseudo obstruction?
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" Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) is a rare disorder of gastrointestinal motility where coordinated contractions (peristalsis) in the intestinal tract become altered and inefficient. When this happens, nutritional requirements cannot be adequately met.\n\n"Motility" is the term used to describe the contraction of muscles in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. To facilitate normal digestion and the absorption of nutrients, food content is propelled through the GI tract by synchronized or coordinated contractions in a process called "peristalsis." Peristalsis is dependent upon the coordination between the muscles, nerves, and hormones in the digestive tract.\n\nIn CIP the intestines react as if there is a true mechanical obstruction or blockage. However, when tests are performed, no physical evidence of blockage is found. There is no unique sign or symptom that allows a positive diagnosis of the pseudo-obstruction. "\n\nthere is more information in that link, too.
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THIS IS WORTH READING!   I was diagnosed with it in 2002, following severe and sudden breathing difficulty, mostly with exercise, then with even just walking on level ground!  After initial biopsy surgery, which followed three years of believing a doctor who was wrong, I was put on many different drugs, Isoniasid, Rifampin, Ethambutol, vitamin B6, as well as Prednisone which is supposed to alleviate the inflammation, but did not, or if yes, it only kept my condition from being worse than it was.  You're probably, or should be, having pulmonary function tests every three months.  That will tell your doc a lot about your condition.  But BEWARE, your diagnosis is not the word of the almighty - I went to Yale Univ Med and the Mayo Clinic, both said no to Sarcoidosis, probably Bronchiolitis, and that the biopsy slides were insufficient.  Now I'm off the Prednisone, and some better than before, but in my case, I also had a heart valve condition, now improved non-invasively.  But I do still have breathing problems that require supplemental oxygen at night and sometimes during the day.  Whatever you do, get a second, even a third opinion!  My Sarcoidosis was diagnosed at Mount Sinai in NYC, then I went to Yale, then the Mayo Clinic.  The best for lungs in the USA is supposed to be Denver Jewish Medical Center. You probably will need oxygen to fly.  Good luck to you!  canajo@yahoo.com
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It might be.  Please go with her to the doctor to have it checked.  My prayers are with you.
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No, but i had ulcerative colitus which is very similar though it affects the large intestine.
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Your food isn't being fully digested before entering your colon.   If you've been eating a lot of vegetables, it can sometimes happen.  If you find this is happening fairly often, you should see your doctor.
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Please find a gastroenterologist for an evaluation.  I have heard of many people having to have more than IV antibiotic.  But in some cases that is all that is needed.  Get at least one if not two more opinions.
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Watch the consumption of various foods eaten. Sometimes processed foods, spicy foods, or spoiled food can create a reaction and our system responds by throwing it off via diarrhea.  There could also be an infection in your body needing to come out. As everyone has already mentioned...GO SEE A DOCTOR.  My suggestion is: Don't self medicate and don't use those OTC drugs that may constipate you, thus creating a continuous circle, going nowhere except back and forth to the bathroom. Go see your doctor if this extends past 3 weeks.  You may need to produce a stool sample for testing.
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My opinion (and I am no doctor).  You need to have the other end checked also.  A colonoscopy.  The constant bm's would concern the other end--not the top end.  As for your question,  I do not know.  You need to ask your doctor.  But I do not think it is anything to worry about (but as I said, I am no doctor)  Also, just a suggestion--try some yogurt containing lactobacillus acidophyllis.  Supposed to be good for the lower intestine???  Eat 2-3 per day for a week.  Good Luck
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That would be a "bowel" movement. If it's bright red and just a speck or two it is probably 'roids. \n\nIncrease dietary fiber, don't strain at stool, see MD if worsens
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Boy, I had this! I am not a man, but know the symptoms quite well. I even did some gallbladder purges that the eyerodologist said to do. BIG MISTAKE!!! I almost died...or at least I thought I did. Sure took a tumble and blackened my eye on the door jamb. I finally got relief from using Ciaga juice. It sounds crazy, but this really helped me cleanse the bad stuff out of my system. If you need more info where to get it etc. contact me. shyida@yahoo.com Good luck!
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this link may have something for you ,see if you symptoms match any of theirs. but it sounds to me that you ave eater a dry bursa or the rotary cuff is in some way dysfunction
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Yes I have...It is a something that runs in my family...I believe it is called Menier's (not sure of the spelling)Disease...It is caused when the water level in the middle ear is disrupted...My father takes anti-vert, although from what he has told me a person can build up immunity to its effects...He does get it very bad at times and he is aware of its onset, so he takes 1/2 of a Valium which reduces the anxiety of knowing that he may be laid up in bed for a week, but it does seem to help him with the symptoms...or...get this...he puts the hair drier to his ear...the gentle air flow seems to help level out the water imbalance...he is 76 years old so he has become quite proficient in his own health care...He was also told about a surgical procedure...but that could possibly leave you deaf...I like the hair drier idea myself...contact your doctor and ask your family members if they have had it...I know my paternal grandmother had it, my father has it, and I get it too...My best preventive is just move more slowly, avoid wild amusement park rides, and when I'm on a boat or a passenger in a  fast moving car, I NEVER look down...only forward...I hope this has helped...
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The answer to your question requires much information you have left out.  The best answer will come from a Gastroenterolgist or Internal Medicine Specialist.  You can look them up in the Yellow Pages.\n\nDo not ask a 'regular' doctor or GP.  That is like asking the Missouri weaterman about weather in China.  Better than asking the man in the street, but not nearly as good as asking someone who has extensive experience in China.\n\nAlways ask the most expert person when that is possible.\n\nYour condition sounds serious enough that you should carefully avoid amateurs and get only expert advice.
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Ask the doctor for more info.  Sounds like a hernia.
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sounds like food poisoning or an intenstinal virus. if he keeps doing this until morning might want to think about seeing a doctor.\n\notherwise, when i had an intestinal virus, i was doing the same thing. the doctor prescribed a powerful anti-diahreal medicine. i took that for a few days and it eventually went away.  \n\ncheck out webmd.com
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I would see another health care type person.  No movement in a week is really excessive.  See another doctor or  try one of those colon health type practitioners.
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Sounds like they need to see if you have a obstruction somewhere.  Also taking some stool softners everyday may help.\n\nAre you drinking alot of water?\n\nCan they change you to a different drug for detoxing...like Clonidine?