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Q: colonic gas

asked by: SHERYLKK on August 14th, 2008

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I have had upper left quadrant discomfort, with what i can only explain as movements felt in that area of something pushing, not painful. i had a plain film done and it showed gas pattern, two area are large. should i have a colonoscopy?

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kfkohio

replied on November 7th, 2008

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When you had your film done, did the doctor recommend a colonoscopy? I know it has been a while since you've posted. Hopefully you have answers by now!

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