Question 1

could impacted stool in large colon and rectum cause black stools?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: From the standpoint of the medical profession, black stools -called melena - are always assumed to be blood. Usually representing bleeding from stomach or "higher up" within the intestines. Colon bleeding usually is red. Unfortunately, bismouth containing medications can also cause black stool, but even with that type of product, one cannot be sure there is not bleeding also.  Needs evaluation.

Question 2

can impacted stool in large colon and rectum cause black stools? what are your expert opinions?

Accepted Answer

No: Darker but not black. Black stool can be from blood entering and mixing in the stool high up in the GI tract notably stomach and duodenum. Black can also be from iron pills and high iron intake in consuming a lot of high iron meals like spinach and green leafys.
East to rule out blood with a simple smear at the doctors office. that's my advice.

Question 3

what causes no air pockets in colon?

Accepted Answer

Please specify: Please be a little clearer with your question.  It sounds like you may be talking about diverticulosis, small weak areas of the colon wall.  This is caused by chronic constipation and is very common in the american population, particularly as we age.  If not, ?

Question 4

could the outer part of the colon cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes there is a layer of cells covering the outside the colon called "serosa" which has nerve endings and can cause pain.

Question 5

my son was impacted last year. 2000 ccs removed from colon. been having problems since age 4 he is 9 now. he goes potty all the time.  what is problem?

Accepted Answer

He is not emptying: Stooling incompletely can allow build of feces. That can stretch the bowel and cause inadequate signals from the brain to the bowel for evacuation. 
Clean out is essential to constipation therapy.  Daily measures are important afterward. Those should continue in cases of chronic constipation for 6-9 months. 
Consider peds GI evaluation if your pediatrician is out of ideas.

Question 6

what causes rumbling sounds in colon?

Accepted Answer

Bowel gas: Being squeezed back ; forth with peristalsis of colon.

Question 7

what causes colon infection?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There are numerous organisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites of differing kinds, etc., that can cause infections of the colon.

Question 8

what causes relief from gas in your colon?

Accepted Answer

Just wait: For the gas to pass
and try not to swallow much air when you eat.

Question 9

what are the causes of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: 20% are genetically caused, the remainder being environmentally caused by some as yet unknown combination of exposures to various agents. The person who finds the actual answer will no doubt be on a south pacific island relaxing after having won the nobel prize. We just don't know in every case.

Question 10

what causes redness in mucosa in colon?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Infection, inflammation can cause redness.

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