Doc 2

The GI doc just came back in and said that the barium tests shows severe inflammation in the small intestine, which is exactly what he saw in the colonoscopy. He said there is also another spot in the lower part of the SI that is pretty inflamed. The upper portion looks okay. They are going to start him on the steroid, which should help the inflammation. He just said that they will keep him for a few more days, but when we asked about the 5 days he said that it depends on how well he responds to the steroid treatment. If he responds well to it and it starts to work, he may be able to go home sooner than that. I guess the 5 days is a worst-case scenario and they just wanted to prepare us for that. He said the pain is being caused by the fact that his intestine is so inflamed and swollen, and anytime anything gets near the affected portion, it causes irritation and pain. They still have not confirmed that it is Crohn's because the biopsy and blood test results are not back yet.