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IBS as in Irritable bowel syndrome?? Since when that causes leukoytosis that high?? That sounds like an acute abdomen...appendicitis?? Somethings not right.
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Verdad Gallardo Theres probably infection secondary to the IBS or could primary cause...thus resulting in leukocytosis
In for severe abd pain, not apendicitis bc that would be flank or Lower left quad pain. Figure infection is caused from the ibs, the answer is in all the labs becaose the ran the liver kidney panel, electrolyte pannel and cdc.
Possible Ascites? renal involvement? billiary artresia? lots of things to consider but the labs will tell all
for apendecittis there is going to be referred pain to the upper left quad along with little pain at site... hope this helps
In for severe abd pain, not apendicitis bc that would be flank or Lower left quad pain. Figure infection is caused from the ibs, the answer is in all the labs becaose the ran the liver kidney panel, electrolyte pannel and cdc.
Possible Ascites? renal involvement? billiary artresia? lots of things to consider but the labs will tell all
for apendecittis there is going to be referred pain to the upper left quad along with little pain at site... hope this helps
Last edited by dshag; Jan 28, 2008 at 12:18 AM.
How is IBS diagnosed?
If you think you have IBS, seeing your doctor is the first step. IBS is generally diagnosed on the basis of a complete medical history that includes a careful description of symptoms and a physical examination.
There is no specific test for IBS, although diagnostic tests may be performed to rule out other problems. These tests may include stool sample testing, blood tests, and x rays. Typically, a doctor will perform a sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy, which allows the doctor to look inside the colon. This is done by inserting a small, flexible tube with a camera on the end of it through the anus. The camera then transfers the images of your colon onto a large screen for the doctor to see better.
If your test results are negative, the doctor may diagnose IBS based on your symptoms, including how often you have had abdominal pain or discomfort during the past year, when the pain starts and stops in relation to bowel function, and how your bowel frequency and stool consistency have changed. Many doctors refer to a list of specific symptoms that must be present to make a diagnosis of IBS.
If you think you have IBS, seeing your doctor is the first step. IBS is generally diagnosed on the basis of a complete medical history that includes a careful description of symptoms and a physical examination.
There is no specific test for IBS, although diagnostic tests may be performed to rule out other problems. These tests may include stool sample testing, blood tests, and x rays. Typically, a doctor will perform a sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy, which allows the doctor to look inside the colon. This is done by inserting a small, flexible tube with a camera on the end of it through the anus. The camera then transfers the images of your colon onto a large screen for the doctor to see better.
If your test results are negative, the doctor may diagnose IBS based on your symptoms, including how often you have had abdominal pain or discomfort during the past year, when the pain starts and stops in relation to bowel function, and how your bowel frequency and stool consistency have changed. Many doctors refer to a list of specific symptoms that must be present to make a diagnosis of IBS.
There is never any infection related to this diagnosis...Whoever came up with those diagnosis should put up a consult with Internal medicine and Surgey ASAP.
It is possible lets say you have really bad IBS, you loose nutritional value and weaken membranes. Perforation occurs and you know have IBS with secondary infection. Leukocytosis is simply high white blood cells which can be secondary to the infection. Thus resulting in a Dx of IBS with secondary infection causing leukocytosis
But i see what your saying ingeneral IBS isnt realated to those directly, but complications can result such as those from IBS so they are secondary or tertiary...Its more likely to be leukopenia or a cancer of the WBC
an EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) was ran and found that she had edematous pockets in the intestinal folds of her duodenum.... no ulcers. ITs not really IBS, but the dr. was not able to find an exact diagnoses and labeled it as IBS.... but her WBC's were wayy up there.....
