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Redundant colon and surgery?
Redundant Colon resulting in twist in sigmoid
I had an emergency sigmoidoscopy in October 2021 and further tests indicated a redundant colon. My consultant wanted me to get a bowel resection. To date I've avoided this and am trying to manage my diet. I am also on daily Laxido (a type of laxative that takes water into the bowel). I drink a lot of water and am very fit. I am trying to manage the problems of the redundant colon in order to avoid another incident. My diet is one option but some people have suggested acupuncture and I'm very interested in any feed back on this. I am also interested in know if a colonic irrigation would be safe and could help - my thoughts being it may clear out any old build up. Any help would be welcomed. I am a 58 year old healthy female weighing 65 kilos.
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Good day to all in this GI group. I think my case is severe….at least that is what they say. Initially diagnosed with erosive esophagitis and Nissen surgery done. Now Nissen has fallen apart, 5-10% function of esophagus, no lower esophageal function, dumping syndrome in stomach. Two years now with die and all changed for better. Now diagnosed with redundant colon and ischemic colitis. Any similar situations? Any insights? Thank you, Kit
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1 ReactionWelcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, @bcinc042. You've been through an awful lot.
A few other Mayo Clinic Connect discussions you may want to check out are:
- Severe tortuosity and redundant colon https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/severe-tortuosity-and-redundant-colon/
- Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/redundant-tortured-colon/
- Ischemic Colitis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ischemic-colitis-2/
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2 ReactionsSincere thanks!
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