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Comment from: patti, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: November 18
My diagnosis came after a slew of tests which began with a rectal exam and stool sample test. Next I had a barium enema with contrast and a week later a colonoscopy and an endoscopy. I also at this time had a barium swallow. I was treated with 2 strong antibiotics and dicyclomine. One year later I underwent another colonoscopy, endoscopy, abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, cat scan, and ercp because of a spot in the pancreas. Repeat CAT scan is ordered for late next month. Related Reading: barium enema | endoscopy | barium swallow Must Read Articles Related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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