On 1/23/2026 at 3:15 PM, Sheryl said:

If a CT is done request copy on DVD. Even if results negative...good to have in case you need furzher care elsewhere.

Hi Sheryl

Just an update , I went to my appointment on the 26th of January at the Suranaree University of Technology Hospital in Korat.

When I arrived at the hospital I was taken to see the GP doctor who had previously prescribed 6 Sodium Chloride enema’s , that I had used but had made no difference. The GP doctor on hearing that the 6 Sodium Chloride enema’s had made no difference, said that it would be best for me to now undergo both X-Rays and a CT scan that day .

First I went to the imaging department , where I had 3 abdominal X-rays taken . Then I was taken to a procedure room , where a cannula ( IV line connector ) was inserted into a vein on my right hand. After having the cannula fitted, I was taken to the CT scan department .

Once in the CT scan department I was told to lie on my back on the CT scanner table . After lying on the CT scanner table, a clear tube was inserted into my anus , the tube was connected to a clear plastic bag hanging from an IV bag stand .

Then an IV line was connected to the cannula on my right hand, and I was told to raise both arms above my head , so the CT scan could begin.

After undergoing the CT scan , I was taken back to the procedure room , where the cannula ( IV line connector ) was removed. I was then taken to have a blood test , where the results of the blood test showed no negative numbers.

Later the same afternoon I went to see a GI doctor ( gastroenterologist ) to review the results of both the 3 X-rays and the CT scan. I sat in front of the GI doctor , who spoke understandable English, the doctor then on his computer monitor screen , showed my the CT scan images , the GI doctor on the CT scan images , pointed out one small area of my stomach , where it was showing a small light gray area. The GI doctor then commented that the small gray area shown on my stomach , could be nothing to worry about ( may be the Reflux acid I suffer from ) but just to be sure the GI doctor said that it would be advisable for me to undergo a …….Gastroscopy procedure .

Next the GI doctor showed me more of my CT scan , relating to me not being able to pass any hard feces ( only soft diarrhea and constipation ) The GI doctor on reviewing the CT scan results , said that it looked like I had a condition called fecal impaction . ( see screen shot A )

So the GI doctor then recommended that I undergo a …...Colonoscopy procedure .

The GI doctor then said the he would make an appointment for me to have both a Gastroscopy procedure and the Colonoscopy procedure done together on the same day.

The appointment the GI doctor made was for me to be admitted to the Suranaree University of Technology Hospital in Korat, on Saturday the 31st of January and have both the Gastroscopy procedure and the Colonoscopy procedure done the next day on Sunday the 1st of February , staying only 1 night in the hospital .

I decided to stay in a 400 Baht a day ward option ( see screen shot B ) it was a small air conditioned ward with only 6 beds ( only 3 beds were occupied ).

On Saturday evening at 8 Pm, a nurse came to see me and said that I had to drink all the green liquid in the plastic container ( see screen shot D ) within 2 hours ,

this green liquid was a laxative to help with the coming Colonoscopy procedure ,the next day . After drinking all the green liquid I had to show the nurse , what type of bowel movement I had experienced , by pointing out a number on a chart ( see screen shot E ).

The next morning ( Sunday ) I was taken into the room where both the Colonoscopy and a Gastroscopy were to be performed. The room seemed to be fairly new looking , and all the equipment looked like it was all new. A mouth guard was placed in my mouth and I was quickly put to sleep.

When I awoke from undergoing both the procedures , I was taken back to the ward where I had stayed the previous night. Some time later a nurse came to see me and said that I had to now eat some thing ( rice and minced pork soup ) to see if eating any food produced stomach pains . I ate the soup and told the nurse that after eating the soup , I had not experienced any stomach pains at all.

Later in the afternoon a doctor came to see me, and he explained that he was the GI doctors assistant , and I would need to return back to the hospital in one months time , to see the GI doctor who would then give me the results from the colonoscopy and a gastroscopy tests I had just undergone . I asked the GI doctors assistant doctor , why I could not be given the results of the colonoscopy and a gastroscopy tests , I had just undertaken , much sooner. The GI doctors assistant doctor said that a biopsy had been taken while undergoing the gastroscopy test which would take some time to get the results , also the GI doctor was going to prescribe me a month’s worth of some thing called Mucilin SF ( see screen shot F ) and the GI doctor wanted to hear how I got on with taking the Mucilin SF, for one month.

I asked the GI doctors assistance if he could tell me any thing about the results of my colonoscopy and a gastroscopy tests . The GI doctors assistance, then looked at his paperwork and said that overall there was nothing found during those colonoscopy and a gastroscopy tests, that was a cause for concern.

As for the colonoscopy tests , a hard fecal / feces blockage was located and removed, so hopefully that will help with my past constipation problem.

So now I have to wait for a month , to hear the final results of the colonoscopy and a gastroscopy tests and the biopsy test , which feels a bit nerve racking .

As for my stay and medical treatment while at the Suranaree University of Technology Hospital in Korat, I have to say that the medical care was excellent and very professional and I have no complaints what so ever. The total cost for undergoing both the colonoscopy and a gastroscopy tests along with all the the nursing and doctors fees and all drugs and 1 nights hospital stay , came to 15,960 Baht .

I have obtained all the CD copy’s for the all the tests I underwent .

I will post back when I hear the test results on the 1st of March .

Thanks for the update. I was wondering.

From thd dounds if it, all appropriate diagnostic procedures have been done.

Any real serious problems would have been immediatly evident so don't be anxious. The biopsy results will tell whether you have gastritis and/or h. pylori infection, both very treatsble.

Most importantly, you do not have colon tumor.

The fecal impaction may have been csused by the immodium you took. Or you may have developed it gradually and thrn the immodium worsened it.

Going forward, make sure to have a high fiber diet. Stewed prunes nightly are very helpful as well, Avsilable at supermarkets. Oatmeal also good.

On 2/2/2026 at 9:10 PM, Sheryl said:

Thanks for the update. I was wondering.

From thd dounds if it, all appropriate diagnostic procedures have been done.

Any real serious problems would have been immediatly evident so don't be anxious. The biopsy results will tell whether you have gastritis and/or h. pylori infection, both very treatsble.

Most importantly, you do not have colon tumor.

The fecal impaction may have been csused by the immodium you took. Or you may have developed it gradually and thrn the immodium worsened it.

Going forward, make sure to have a high fiber diet. Stewed prunes nightly are very helpful as well, Avsilable at supermarkets. Oatmeal also good.

Hi Sheryl

I thought I would update my situation and hopefully get your thoughts.

On returning back to the Suranaree University of Technology Hospital in Korat , on the 1st of March 2026 , to hear the results of the colonoscopy and a gastroscopy tests from the gastroenterologist.

In the gastroenterologist office, I told him that I was still suffering from on going daily constipation , and had continued to take a range of laxatives. The gastroenterologist then showed me on his computer screen the results from my past CT scan. One view of the CT scan that the gastroenterologist showed me , was my large intestines ( see the screen shot ) .

The CT scan view shown in the screen shot , shows my large intestines and several areas where it appears to show where there are feces blockages ( hard stools - the dark areas ) the medical term is fecal impaction .

The gastroenterologist on looking at the CT scan shown in the screen shot , did not seem too concerned about the feces ( dark areas ) even though I had told him that I was still suffering from daily constipation.

The gastroenterologist on reviewing the CT scan ( shown in the screen shot ) said that he was going to prescribe one drug that should help with my on going daily constipation , that drug costs 45 Baht for one 5mg pill and is called ‘’ Goofice ‘’ ( Elobixibat ).

I asked the gastroenterologist if while taking the ‘’ Goofice ‘’ pills , was it still ok to keep taking a laxative at the same time. The gastroenterologist said Yes.

So currently I’m taking the ‘’ Goofice ‘’ pills along with Two separate laxatives ( see screen shots ) .

Laxative 1 – Forlax 10g

Forlax 10g (Macrogol 4000)It is a water-soluble powder medicine that is classified as an osmotic laxative (Osmotic Laxative). It is used to temporarily relieve constipation in adults and children aged 8 years and up. It works through increasing the amount of water in the stool. Makes the stool softer and easier to excrete

Laxative 2 – Senna

Senna is a natural stimulant laxative derived from the senna plant, used for short-term relief of occasional constipation by stimulating gut muscles.

Its still early days for taking the ‘’ Goofice ‘’ pills , so I don’t know the results yet. So currently I’m taking the Two laxatives and the ‘’ Goofice pills ‘’ to try and help with my still ongoing constipation problem , that so far has not stopped or dreceased.

I have also tried using an enema at home ( see screen shot ) and changed my diet.

My next appointment to see the same gastroenterologist is on May the 25th .

So it seems that I have so far done what I can to finally eliminate my having the daily constipation , but only time will tell.

Any thoughts , advice or recommendations about the above please.

The only advice I can give is, if the constipation persists despite all this, that you get DVDs of the CT and the colonoscopy & gasttoscopy and take it to this doctor in Bangkok who is the country's foremost colon specialist:

https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/doctor-profile/?smid=4581

Worth getting a second expert opinion on that scan etc

7 hours ago, Sheryl said:

The only advice I can give is, if the constipation persists despite all this, that you get DVDs of the CT and the colonoscopy & gasttoscopy and take it to this doctor in Bangkok who is the country's foremost colon specialist:

https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/doctor-profile/?smid=4581

Worth getting a second expert opinion on that scan etc

Thanks, I'm going to check it out .

Hope OP has recovered since the posting.

What we are also curious is where is this restaurant and what is it's name ? Such as to avoid it if next door.

9 hours ago, Captain Disorderly said:

Thanks, I'm going to check it out .

Sorry that link is old. This is the current one

https://bch.in.th/find-doctor/72

He is there only on Tuesdays, arrive early.

He is also at Bumrungrad on Thursdays but costs more there.

On 12/28/2025 at 4:52 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

Bin the (ridiculous)14 prescribed drugs, and take a couple of Tylenol, or similar.

I totally agree with that advice and drink plenty of water. Most importantly keep away from aunties chew and spew.