Question 1

had a colonoscopy, said i have a twisted colon what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Colonic redundancy: Gastroenterologists do describe "colonic redundancy" &amp;/or "tortuosity" as a colonic anatomic variant  that makes performing colonoscopy technically more challenging. In such cases, there may be considerable looping &amp; coiling by the colon, that may not translate into colon dysfunction. Such variation can be seen in chronic laxative users &amp; when significant fibrosis/adhesions distort colon anatomy.

Question 2

colonoscopy showed twisted colon due to small bodyframe & not enough room for it. dr. said take laxatives or remove 6" of colon. which treatment best?

Accepted Answer

More information : Unless you have some specific symptoms of constipation, you should not have any bowel removed for the reasons you listed your GI doctor told you.

Question 3

i had a colonoscopy and found out my colon is twisted and they removed several polyps. how long should the pain in my abdomen last? is that normal to have pain?

Accepted Answer

Some pain is normal: Some pain and disconfort after colonoscopy is expected. You can expect to be back to normal in 3 to 5 days. The pain should slowly diminish. If the pain increases, becomes intolerable, or is associated with other symptoms like fever or blood when you go to the bathroom, you should consult with the physician that made the procedure!

Question 4

had a colonoscopy done the other day and dr said my colon was twisted and i have a bunch of scar tissue. was told take miralax (polyethylene glycol) and bentyl. normal?

Accepted Answer

At times: The descending colon above the rectosigmoid has a segment of redundant bowel known as the sigmoid colon.  The excess bowel can actually flop from the left side where it is normal to the rt. sided cecum. This is the so called twist of excess length of bowel.  Scarring can occur if diverticular disease present resulting in inflammation and associated scarring/

Question 5

i went in for a colonoscopy and my doctor said that my colon was twisted and contorted. i have had chronic constipation for over three years. is there any treatment or am i going to have to stay on linzess forever and remain uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

: "Twisted and contorted" is a good description of tortuous colon. It can contribute to altered bowel function both on its own and by contributing to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but usually the symptoms can be eliminated or at least controlled. Your gastroenterologist still will have valuable advice about it. Good luck.

Question 6

should i feel tired 2 days after colon colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The prep can take a lot out of you (pun intended) so a few daqys of rest should be in order.

Question 7

help please! is air injected into the colon during a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Colonoscopies generally require slight insufflation of air into the colon... This distends it and allows your doctor to look for polyps.  This distension may cause some discomfort which is why most patients get sedated for the procedure.  Your doctor generally will try to release all the gas at the end of the procedure so you don't feel too bloated!

Question 8

are colonoscopy preps essentially the same thing as a colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Essentially: The prep is intended to clean out the colon to allow thorough visualization during the colonoscopy and is meant to produce clear, watery diarrhea. The cleanse is not quite as thorough as its intent is to reduce the amount of stool resident in the colon.

Question 9

how soon after a colonoscopy would you have symptoms if your colon was perforated?

Accepted Answer

Need to get checked: Usually a perforation is evident very early in recovery after the procedure, but occasionally if a polyp has been removed perforation can happen within a few days afterwards.  Bottom line is that if you are concerned or are having symptoms, you should definitely call your gastroenterologist's office, because the risks could be serious.

Question 10

please tell me what the name of the disease is for benign cysts found in the colon during a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Cysts of the colon are extremely rare.  Most when found are in the mesentery or supportive structure of the bowel.  in even rarer instances as with  polyps detected by colonoscopy, lymphatic cysts that have developed and appear in region where polyps found are removed by colonoscopy.  They are rare, benign and reportable when found.

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Had a colonoscopy, said i have a twisted colon what does that mean?

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Colonoscopy showed twisted colon due to small bodyframe & not enough room for it. dr. said take laxatives or remove 6" of colon. which treatment best?

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I had a colonoscopy and found out my colon is twisted and they removed several polyps. how long should the pain in my abdomen last? is that normal to have pain?

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Had a colonoscopy done the other day and dr said my colon was twisted and i have a bunch of scar tissue. was told take miralax (polyethylene glycol) and bentyl. normal?

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I went in for a colonoscopy and my doctor said that my colon was twisted and contorted. i have had chronic constipation for over three years. is there any treatment or am i going to have to stay on linzess forever and remain uncomfortable?

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Should i feel tired 2 days after colon colonoscopy?

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Help please! is air injected into the colon during a colonoscopy?

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Are colonoscopy preps essentially the same thing as a colon cleanse?

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How soon after a colonoscopy would you have symptoms if your colon was perforated?

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Please tell me what the name of the disease is for benign cysts found in the colon during a colonoscopy?

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