From:
Beth341@aol.com
Date: 2003-04-30 13:55:51 UTC
Subject: Proliferative colitis & spastic colon question??
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <6493529.1051710951647.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
I need some help for Calvin again or some advice.
He has been straining real bad for about a month now that left him with a prolapsed rectum. His stool is more liquid than solid and always tarry. He was finally diagnosed with a proliferative colitis a couple of days ago. Not by biopsy, but by his symptoms. She put him on Azulfidine. She is also weaning him off Prednisone from when he had insulinoma (had surgery to remove mass).
However, without the Prednisone and with Azulfidine, he has gone from bad to MUCH worse. This might just be a coincidence. His stool is now light brown (still liquid), but with a little of fresh blood. But this is when he is actually able to go. Since yesterday he is straining even more but nothing comes out. I have been giving him extra lax to help him. Vet mentioned he might have a spastic colon and to increase his Lomotil dose. She wants to see him tomorrow to do a barium treatment (says it will give his colon temporary relief). I guess I'm fine with that, but what should I do about him not even able to poop? This is becoming so frustrating, and Calvin is in so much pain. He doesn't even play anymore.
Any ideas on what might be going on would be so greatly appreciated!