Ultrasound scan bowel problem

[Jollyjo8]

I’ve had loads of health problems in the last year. Had FIT test last year negative. Colonoscopy one adenoma benign. Coeliac biopsies positive but blood test inconclusive. I’ve gained a little weight on gluten free diet. Ultrasound scan today sonography asked after scan how are my bowels. I have pebble poo and sometimes feel my bowel isn’t empty.

What are you eating differently as GF that has resulted in weight gain?
How is your fibre intake- both soluble and insoluble?
What age are you? Bowel issues are horrendously common in peri/meno, even without coeliac.
How much fluid do you drink?
Are you fairly sedentary or pretty active?

I’m 62. Worried could be bowel or intestinal cancer. Biopsies positive for coeliac but blood test inconclusive. Thinking maybe not coeliac. Alit of people feel better when they eliminate gluten. Feel like I want to poo a lot.

I'm sorry you are having a tough time. If you have tested positive for coeliac on the biopsy then you will have coeliac, it doesn't matter that the blood test was inconclusive. How long have you been eating gf? You have to be really really strict on gf and be aware of any cross contamination. For example you would need to use a new toaster for yourself, you can't share one with anyone in your household who toasts normal bread, also don't share butter/margarine tubs because of the risk of crumbs. Coeliac UK website has loads of great information. Pebble poo is a sign of lack of fibre so make sure you are eating plenty fruit and veg.

Thank you. I’ve been in gluten free diet since September but know I messed in the first month or more. I’ve gained about half a stone after losing about 19 pounds. My poo is dry and I’m worried this could be bowel cancer.

If you are eating gluten free then that can cause dry stools/constipation according to a 2021 study. Your diet will have reduced the amount of fibre you would have been eating before in bread and other wheat based items.

Dates, chia seeds, 2 whole kiwi fruit a day, increasing water intake, psyllium husks etc will all help, as Will being active/lots of walking.

Thank you very much for your replies. I’ll try the kiwi fruit. I’m wait for the scan result.

Hi OP i can relate to an extent. As after some issues i had tests done, and one the level was slightly raised, then higher when they asked me to re do the test. So I am now waiting to be seen in hospital.
I would have to look back at tests as I am not sure if they tested for Coelics.
Did you have the same poo issues before cutting out gluten, sorry if I missed that.

You had a colonoscopy within the last year, highly unlikely they missed a cancer. You just sound like your stools are dehydrated, increase water and fruit, and try adding linseeds to your food.

I started to be constipated at the beginning of last year then better for few months. I know a lot of people have said there poo changes on a gluten free diet even if not coeliac.