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My ct scan showed that my decending and sigmoid colon was collapsed what does that mean ?

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Ask your doctor: I think it means that there is no stool in those places but ask your doctor.

Answered 5/13/2016

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ColonDidntFallInADay: Did they use that word? Or did they say "redundant" ?? That's just a slightly longer colon that flops around or settles lower than normal and usually keeps out of trouble, except maybe for occasional constipation or cramps. Rarely, it will twist and cause a problem. As long as you are otherwise healthy, hydrated and eating fibre, you should do OK unless, of course it has collapsed, then you're SOL

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