Question 1

how common  is loopy colons?

Accepted Answer

How loopy: most of people older than sixty and used to take a lot of laxatives, and used to strain, and suffered from constipation will have loopy colon, is more common than you think.

Question 2

signs of a colon problem?

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Many and varied: Depending on the problem, signs can include nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bleeding from the rectum, abdominal cramping, weight loss or gain or no symptoms at all. If you suspect some sort of problem with your colon, see your doc right away for an examination and evaluation.

Question 3

what is the function of the colon?

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Large intestine: The colon (large intestine, large bowel) removes water, salt, and some nutrients forming stool. Muscles line the colon's walls, squeezing its contents along. Billions of bacteria coat the colon and its contents, living in a healthy balance with the body.  Ref: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-colon#1

Question 4

what causes no air pockets in colon?

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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

why might your colon need to be removed?

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Colectomy : It is unusual to need to remove the entire colon, usually only necessary due to significant inflammation or infarction. Portions of the colon are frequently removed due to tumors, polyps, diverticula, or perforation. Hope that helps.

Question 6

i was wondering are pomegranet seeds bad for the colon?

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No: They will generally pass undigested and are inert to the colon.

Question 7

no colon and consipated?

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It is very possible: If you don't drink enough fluids more of the   liquid in the small intestine is absorbed and at the breaking point - viola constipation.

It is not frequent but can be very uncomfortable and even painful. The small intestine is not as large and after the pouch is filled -- it hurts.
Good luck & drink enough fluids.

Question 8

what is a colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

You don't need it: Your colon keeps itself clean naturally. If someone tells you that you may feel sick because of "toxic bowel settlement" or something similar and that you need a fancy laxative or bizarre enema, ignore that person. Please be careful. If you buy into the idea of needing to do weird things to "cleanse" yourself, you'll never feel well again. Find an evidence-based holist instead. Best wishes.

Question 9

what is colon malignancy?

Accepted Answer

Type of cancer: The most common colon malignancy is an adenocarcinoma. These usually arise from a pre-existing polyp called an adenoma.  These tumors require surgical resection and possibly further treatment depending on the stage of the tumor which depends on depth of invasion as well as lymph node status and whether or not there is a metastasis.

Question 10

what's a hypotonic colon?

Accepted Answer

Slow: Hypotonic colon means slow intestinal  activity of the large intestine. Can result in an enlarged colon & likely chronic constipation.

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