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Can a ahaustral colon be reversed with medication? i had a barium enema done that showed long standing colitis and a lead pipe descending colon.

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Dr. Peter Nefcy answered

Specializes in Radiology

Usually Not: The purpose of treatment of colitis and lead pipe colon is to diminish inflammation and prevent further damage. This appearance of the colon usually means multiple previous episodes of acute colitis and scarring of the tissues.

Answered 9/11/2018

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