Question 1

why does a severely redundant loopy distended colon spasm and cause nausea? is surgery an option?

Accepted Answer

Unclear why: I do not think there is a known connection between such symptoms and a redundant colon. I assume you presented to a GI doctor with symptoms and he/she performed a colonoscopy  or ct scan which showed a redundant colon.  It's hard to prove causality. Surgery is a serious procedure with risks. Decision to have surgery requires weighing risks and benefits. Consult your doctor or a surgeon To discuss

Question 2

if i have temp ileostomy for severe spastic redundant colon, will the spastic loopy part still cause pain and nausea even if nothing is going through ?

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It can: Yes, it can, but so can a blockage of the colon.  I assume that has already been ruled out?

Question 3

why does a severely redundant loopy distended colon cause spasms and nausea even when sleeping, and what surgical cures are there?

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Depends: A redundant colon doesn't necessarily cause pain and nausea. Ask your doctor about a referral to a colorectal surgeon, and whether it not a sitz marker study should be done. Hope this helps!

Question 4

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 5

could the outer part of the colon cause pain?

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

Question 6

what causes rumbling sounds in colon?

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

Question 7

what causes colon infection?

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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 can cause a colon infection?

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Many possibilities: From viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites there are numerous organisms that can do this.  They can get there through the oral cavity by ingestion, or by anal sex, occasionally by extension from the blood stream, etc.

Question 9

colon prep can it cause back pain?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely through a direct effect. Conceivably through an indirect effect, by uncovering known or unknown conditions from musculoskeletal to abdominal organs being affected. If your symptoms persist after colonoscopy, best would be to run them first with the gastroenterologist that will be in best position to advise in your clinical context.

Question 10

what is the reason to get the colon inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Inflammation is a generic term for irritation.
There are many things that can cause colon inflammation such as infection, diseases like Crohns, and many other things (some common , some rare)

The reasons for your inflammation will require more investigating with a history, exam and perhaps more tests.

Good luck and feel better!

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Why does a severely redundant loopy distended colon spasm and cause nausea? is surgery an option?

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Why does a severely redundant loopy distended colon cause spasms and nausea even when sleeping, and what surgical cures are there?

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What causes no air pockets in colon?

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