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Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?
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Hello , I am 27 years old male, very athletic build and does regular physical activity, but i have always had this problem of bloating and sense of incomplete evacuation and constipation since i was 18 yrs old, many of the consultation ended up describing it as irritable bowel syndrome and prescription of laxatives and fibres which didnt help at all. But I recently underwent colonoscopy and was diagnosed with redundant sigmoid colon and they say I have to have a surgery to improve my symptoms. Being young and the sole bread winner for my family, I am devastated. I am ready to undergo the procedure but I am being informed that the result is not guaranteed and there may be worsening of symptoms. I am lost, if anyone out there with similar problems post or pre surgery please do share ur views to help me out...thankyou
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Hey there, I’m in the same boat as you. Have had multiple symptoms the same as yours and has not emptied my bowel for 28 days was hospitalised 3 times within this period from pain and the concern as to why I hadn’t gone. I had a colonoscopy 2 weeks ago and was diagnosed with a redundant sigmoid colon. I see my specialist next week to get all of my results as they also found some polyps which they needed to biopsy. I’m only 24 years old and I’m also extremely physically active and follow a meal plan advised by my training coaches.