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Q: Sigmoid Colon Mass/pain/left Lower Quadrant

asked by: taalvoel on July 2nd, 2004

New User

Hello.

Recently I have noticed a change in bowel habits. First diarrhea, alternating with constipation.

I went to the doctor on thursday, and she did an abdominal exam. She said I have a "mass" right where my sigmoid colon is. I also have a dull heavy pain there, that comes and goes, and is usually relieved with a bowel movement. (but then it comes back.)

i am only 26 years old and am afraid I have colon cancer.

I have been reading on the internet that pain in this area could signify diverticulitis.

The pain is not severe, it comes and goes, usually in waves, but it's a dull, heavy feeling.

Of course I am going to have tests done, ct scan.

Any opinions?

Replies(4)

Bocro

replied on July 3rd, 2004

New User

Colon / Diverticulitis

Could be diverticulitis. I had the same problems. Eventually infection set in and caused a fistula between the sigmoid colon & the bladder. Was not too much fun having your digestive gases enter the bladder. I suggest you eat sufficient fibre & possibly a colon cleanse and see what it does for you. You don't want it to get too far.

Venugopal

replied on July 7th, 2004

Experienced User

Sigmoid Colon Mass/pain/left Lower Quadrant

Please get back with more details of the scan/mri. Homeopathic medicine has good remedies to get rid of amoebiasis, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome etc.If any.
Dr.Venugopal gouri.

jnjquintal

replied on June 3rd, 2009

New User

Sigmoid Colon Mass/pain/left Lower Quadrant

dear taavoel,
I am 23 and experiencing the exact same thing. What did the results of your scans say? If you dont mind me asking.

bduffy777

replied on August 5th, 2009

New User

sigmoid colon pain

Lovely. I have the same problem - pain in the lower left quadrant (that comes and goes but is not relieved by a bowel movement); diarrhea (almost daily....and sometimes horribly after exercise).

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