Question 1

can chronic explosive diarreah from chronic laxative use cause the colon to rupture or a colonic perforation?

Accepted Answer

Explosive diarrhea: No.  colonic rupture and perforation from the use of laxatives is very unlikely, but the problem here is that you have need for chronic laxatives.  You should have a reevaluation

Question 2

a friend s colon ruptured, wears a bag now , doc. told her was cause she ate a lot of salad.  does it mean u can't have that w/diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

If you have: Diverticulitis, an actual infection that developed in a diverticulum, you should be on low residue diet.  If you have diverticulosis without inflammation, general recommendation is a high residue diet to relax hypertrophic muscles that caused them in the first place.  Does that make sense?

Question 3

my friend had to rush her husband to the er cause  of diverticulosis that ruptured and put a hole in his colon, wouldnt an ambulance had been better?

Accepted Answer

Yes, usually: There are always extenuating circumstances, but since the medic can often provide life-sustaining treatments en route to the hospital (and since there is an inherent risk in driving to the hospital in this state) we recommend alerting EMS in such circumstances.

Question 4

do colon cancer polyps cause constant blood in the stool or intermittently? do polyps only bleed when they're ruptured from straining passing stool?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent: Bleeding form polyps is intermittent and depends on the size and type of polyp. That is why yearly testing is recommended. You may consult this site for information about blood in stool.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/blood-in-stool#1
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Question 5

can colon polyps rupture?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Polyps are solid masses of tissue.  Usually when we speak of a body part rupturing, it is a hollow structure like an aneurysm, a cyst.

Question 6

can you use zinc oxide with a ruptured lipomas in colon?

Accepted Answer

No: Ruptured lipomas in colon is not a disease. You have to be more specific.

Question 7

vomited today,noticed abd really sucks in during. if i have (unrelated) fecal loading w hard stool, can colon rupture or dmg other org. during suck-in?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If your colon did rupture, you would become ill quickly and seriously. Be well.

Question 8

my doctor warned me of doing colonscopy as it would rupture my large intestine accidently
colon cancer is in the family and i want to check myself?

Accepted Answer

Can , but rare: At 26 to have a colonoscopy there are specific indications you don't have any symptoms , surveillance colonoscopy is done after the age of 40 .Is a relatively safe procedure must be done by a trained physician Yes older members of your family are candidates for procedure

Question 9

about 3 years about my husband was rushed into hospital with serve stomach pain. his colon had ruptured and was diagnosed with diverticulitis. he is having the same symptoms and says he will wait to see the doctor tomorrow, should i send him to hopsi?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible that he has the pain this time for a different reason. However, given his history and the similarity of the symptoms, it is absolutely advisable that he seeks in-person medical advice and evaluation as soon as possible.

Question 10

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, ?

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Can chronic explosive diarreah from chronic laxative use cause the colon to rupture or a colonic perforation?

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A friend s colon ruptured, wears a bag now , doc. told her was cause she ate a lot of salad. does it mean u can't have that w/diverticulitis?

A member asked:

My friend had to rush her husband to the er cause of diverticulosis that ruptured and put a hole in his colon, wouldnt an ambulance had been better?

A member asked:

Do colon cancer polyps cause constant blood in the stool or intermittently? do polyps only bleed when they're ruptured from straining passing stool?

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Can colon polyps rupture?

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Can you use zinc oxide with a ruptured lipomas in colon?

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Vomited today,noticed abd really sucks in during. if i have (unrelated) fecal loading w hard stool, can colon rupture or dmg other org. during suck-in?

A member asked:

My doctor warned me of doing colonscopy as it would rupture my large intestine accidently colon cancer is in the family and i want to check myself?

A member asked:

About 3 years about my husband was rushed into hospital with serve stomach pain. his colon had ruptured and was diagnosed with diverticulitis. he is having the same symptoms and says he will wait to see the doctor tomorrow, should i send him to hopsi?

A member asked:

What causes no air pockets in colon?

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