Help With Dr. Report Please, "flattened Mucosa"?

[dizzygrinch]

Hello all, I may have posted this before, I cant find it, but, can someone help explain what this means, in my pathology report, it says "somewhat flattened mucosa was seen in the TI." Can anyone tell me what that might mean? is that a normal finding? Im asking because in my follow up appt, my doc didnt say anything to me about it, wasnt until I got this report that I noticed this.... thanks...

[ShayFL]

That my dear would indicate CELIAC disease. There are a few other rare reason your villi would be flattened or partially flattened too. BUT THIS IS NOT NORMAL!!

Did you have Celiac bloodwork done too?

[dizzygrinch]

Hi ShayFL! I didnt think that was normal at all either. I finally get my health insurance back on the first, I will request a second opinion. Im just going to take all my reports, along with a list of symptoms, to the new doctor. Although, this past month of October I have been gluten free, Im staying this way. I feel a ton better, so I dont care anymore about the tests, well, too much.. I had a bad gallbladder attack at the end of sept, I had to pay cash to see a doc, and at that time, to avoid surgery, even though if I had to have emergency surgery, I just would, but I have been very, very, careful what I eat. I realized, too, that the Prilosec the docs have told me to double up on, are probably just making it harder for my stomach to do its normal job anyway. So, on the 24th of this month, I havent touched a prilosec. I am just eating very good, staying away from gluten like its the plague, and trying to heal my insides. I still have appts starting after the first, because of my gallbladder, but, I must be doing something right, by avoiding gluten. Well, sorry to ramble. Thanks for the info about the "flattened mucosa", I just dont even know what that means! lol...

[Lisa]

Did you have a endoscopy or a colonoscopy? Flattened mucosa can be found in the small intestines and it can indicate ulcerated colitis, as well as other things of concern in the large intestines.

It would be wise to pursue additional medical advise.

[dizzygrinch]

HI, actually, that day I had both done. The "flattened mucosa" was seen within the "terminal ileum" whatever that is. On my report, he does say No evidence of ileitis or colitis was seen. Also, had a biopsy, that said negative for microscopic colitis. So, safe to say it isnt colitis? Wish I knew what all this meant!

[Lisa]

HI, actually, that day I had both done. The "flattened mucosa" was seen within the "terminal ileum" whatever that is. On my report, he does say No evidence of ileitis or colitis was seen. Also, had a biopsy, that said negative for microscopic colitis. So, safe to say it isnt colitis? Wish I knew what all this meant!

ileum is the lower part of the small intestines opening up into the large intestine. I would see a professional for an interpretation.

[happygirl]

I agree about seeking medical interpretation. If your doctor doesn't know what it means and its implications, then find a doctor in your area that is familiar with Celiac. (A local Celiac support group can often help).

[jerseyangel]

I agree about seeking medical interpretation. If your doctor doesn't know what it means and its implications, then find a doctor in your area that is familiar with Celiac. (A local Celiac support group can often help).

Ditto. This is something to be sorted out by your doctor. From personal experience, sometimes it takes a second medical opinion to get to the bottom of what's going on.

[dizzygrinch]

Hi all! yep, I am definitly getting a second opinion. I cant wait to see what they say! Ill let you all know, thanks

[Traci742]

Perhaps you have answers by now, but if not...SIBO can also cause flattened mucosa. I also had flattened mucosa on an endoscopy two years ago. The GI did additional tests for Celiac Disease and all came back negative. From there, they had no answers for me and no interest to keep investigating. It wasn't until I saw a Naturopath that I got the SIBO diagnosis and treated for it. I'm doing much better now. A lot of conventional doctors don't think SIBO is real, but it most certainly is. That was my first venture into alternative medicine. Without it, I wouldn't have gotten my life back. If you don't get answers, keep searching. Good luck to you.