Wellness

[Reever]

Doctor seemed to think my chronic gurglinh was harmless. Sent me to a GI doc who did a colonoscopy but findings were normal. Very strange I cant help but think the Dr missed something. I was told the gurgling sounds were muscular contractions. Dr. Didnt belueve me when I told him it was a disease. The medical profession today just isnt like it was in the 60s when they listened to you and tried to help you find a cure. Now its like a factory, they rush you in and out.

[lolakimono]

@Reever

Have you tried an "elimination" diet to see if the gurgling goes away?

[software]

If that's your only symptom & you had a clean colonoscopy, I don't think you have a disease.

It could be gas.   Try an anti-gas OTC product.

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@Reever wrote:
Doctor seemed to think my chronic gurglinh was harmless. Sent me to a GI doc who did a colonoscopy but findings were normal. Very strange I cant help but think the Dr missed something. I was told the gurgling sounds were muscular contractions. Dr. Didnt belueve me when I told him it was a disease. The medical profession today just isnt like it was in the 60s when they listened to you and tried to help you find a cure. Now its like a factory, they rush you in and out.

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[KingstonsMom]

My DH has the loudest gurgling sounds from his gut that you can imagine!

The last time we were at his Gastro Dr., it was gurgling loudly and I asked him about it and he said that gurgling is a good thing, it means the intestinal system is working, when the gut is totally quiet, that's a problem.

[phoenixbrd]

just curious....did the doctor even ask about your diet before ordering a colonoscopy?

[LTT1]

@Reever

Not to scare you, but if you think there is something wrong you might want to consider being persistent.

DSIL (sister) died from a lymphoma tumor in her abdomen after a negative colonoscopy.

[Venezia]

So, the doctor told you it wasn't a disease and a colonoscopy has come out normal?  But you are telling the doctor that it is a disease?  Do you have a medical degree?

I believe in paying attention to your own body, but I think with the tests you've had, it's a bit much to be blaming the doctor for "not listening" to you.

The only test I might recommend (and it's a shame you didn't have it at the same time as the colonoscopy) is an endoscopy to check for signs of celiac disease.  You would still need a biopsy to confirm it, but it's a possibility.

My own doctor is anything but a "factory".  Her whole practice listens, takes the time you need and provides excellent care.  But they don't believe in overprescribing drugs or ordering tests that aren't necessary.

[Reever]

What were symptoms? I'm terrified of cancer can't deal with it. 

[aprildreams]

A colonoscopy only looks at the inside of the colon, not the whole inside of the abdomen.  

[Reever]

Aprildreams I've been pushing for a Cat scan but my doctor doesn't think it's necessary. I think a cat scan would be the way to go to rule out any tumors. It's not invasive and easy to administer.