My mother had ischemic colitis
(significant bloody diarrhea) in 1985
resulting in 18 inch section of colon
removed. Wbc elevated at the time with
unremarkable ct, mri, arteriogram and all
other lab tests wnl.
Since that time she has had 10-12
reoccurances of bloody diarrhea..Rushed to
er and admitted. All tests wnl with
slight sedrate elevation each time.
She has seen gastoenterologists,
cardiologists, rheumatologists......You
name it with no eitology confirmed.
Today marked the latest episode and she
had an immediate unremarkable ct scan on
arrival at the er with labs wnl. She also
had 1st episode of allergic reaction to
the dye used in ct scan. (usually the ct
is not done for a couple of days after
admission) this time it was done whie sx
were active.
Are the physicians missing something right
unde their nose?
I have researched and found links to
autoimmune disorders, mesenteric artery
stenosis, etc.
Can anyone help. We are in despair......
