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Anyone else have a Redundant/Tortuous Colon?
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Welcome to Connect, @karena65 and @teresagiselle.
I thought you might be interested in reading this journal article, which offers an in-depth look at redundant colon: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v10/i2/6.htm
@karena65, as you said, "Key words for me is faith and self-discipline...” So often we tend to equate self-discipline with deprivation, giving up things or sacrificing joy. I thought I’d share an interesting take on self-discipline – something I had read a while ago – where the author encourages readers to associate self-discipline with inner strength, resilience and not giving IN rather than giving UP.
@teresagiselle, I’m glad to know that the fiber powder has helped you find some relief. Since you mentioned family history of colon cancer, I encourage you to also take a look at the conversations taking place in the Colorectal Cancer group on Connect: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/colorectal-cancer/
Besides colonoscopy, has your GI recommended any other therapy or surveillance steps?
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@kanaazpereira Hello Kanaaz. Do you have any more recent articles referencing Dolichocolon, or redundant tortuous colon? I am working with my GI doc to manage mine, and it is quite a challenge to maintain the balance. When there are comorbidities tossed into the mix, this balance falls apart quickly. So information regarding variants and medically supported strategies for redundant tortuous colon, helps me (and many others) trouble shoot to accurately fend off emergencies and prevent distraction from the main plan.... which is to keep the bowel mobile while preventing dehydration, achieving good nutrition, and maintaining homeostasis of blood electrolytes. GI issues are complicated, and they affect so many bodily systems, and vice versa. Its definitely a balancing act, so information and validated studies are helpful. Thanks Kanaaz! Moderating is a big job!