Just diagnosed with tortuous colon

Posted by marmoldav @marmoldav, May 14, 2023

Hello. I just had my first colonoscopy and the report on it says I have a tortuous colon. For some time now I have complained to my doctor that I get full after eating very little. I had loads of test done that tested my stomach and at what speed it emptied. They said everything was fine. I still have the problem and, to be honest, it's worse since the colonoscopy. I have had no contact from the doctor since the colonoscopy about the results (tortuous colon and a tubular adenoma) which I find strange and if I don't here soon I'm going to ask my primary care doctor what to do. I'm wondering if the tortuous colon is the cause for the full feeling and how it will effect future colonoscopies because with the tubular adenoma I think I'm gonna need colonoscopy more than every 10 years. If anyone has a similar experience I'd like to hear about it.

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I have slow colon mobility. nothing works for me. I tried every fiber supplement and prescription know to man. My GI put me on an old fashioned remedy. Mineral Oil and Applesauce before bed. Please talk to your GI before use. I was bed for over a year because of this issue. I went from 128lbs to 93 lbs. The reason you feel full after eating is your colon does not empyt like it should and what is in your stomach has no where to go. I get horrible spasms beneath my ribs. Actually nothing you can do but keep your colon moving. The Gi is trying to keep me away from having surgery. Good Luck...

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My surgeon didn't add the applesauce but recommended that I use 1-2 tbs (start with 1) before bed. Miralax put me in the hospital with a micro-perforation ... I too have a tortuous colon. Diagnosed at 50. I'm 73!

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