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Anyone else have a Redundant/Tortuous Colon?
Hello. Anyone else out there that has a redundant/ tortured colon? I was diagnosed with this a few years ago. I’m usually ok, but if I get constipated, I get sick for a week or two. Last year my gastroenterologist referred me to a surgeon for urgent surgery to remove some of my colon. The surgeon I ended up seeing (not on the recommended list by my gastro doc due to others not available for a long time) said he believed I could live with the redundant colon if I followed a low FODMAP diet. I tried the diet religiously, scientifically (I’m a scientist), and I found it’s not the food I eat that causes these bouts of constipation. The only item I’ve found that might cause the bouts is coffee every day. An occasional coffee seems fine. What has helped me stay regular in a big way is Benefiber (or any pure wheat dextrose generic) three times per day. Lots of fluid.
My gastro doc was upset with the surgeon and said I’d regret not having the surgery. He fears I will end up in an emergency situation. I have searched the Mayo site and don’t find anything about redundant/ tortured colon. Are any Mayo docs doing research or treat this condition? Anyone else suffer from this too?
Thank you! -Jayne
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Hi, about november last year, got a colonoscopy.
Yes am back to Indian, I have done a lot of test and all that required.they said I need open surgery for external and internal hemorrhoids that is bleedind. And was surprised to here rectal mocusal prolapse. which they said all the procedure will be together.
Was better before I did the first surgery which I think was mistake from first surgeon and here nobody care about the health just business as usual. even when u asked question is horrible but am believing God that one will still have normal life and hoping the surgeon will be good this time.
Note Colonscopy:
EXTERNAL examination:large external hemorrhoid.
Colonscopy passed the caecum.
Scope withdraw and detailed evaluation of mocus done.
Tortus colon. No mucusal abnormality.
But scarrying from previous surgery noted in rectum.
MRI DEFECATION RESULTS.
Mild rectal mocusal prolapse with mimimal defecation.
While barium enema
Said mild colitis recto sigmoid which is normal in most cases.
I want to know if one can live a normal life after this. Surgery will be done after this whole virus problem.
Good morning @mothercare1990 (Good evening since you are in Africa) and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am so sorry to hear about your struggles after stapled hemorrhoid surgery. You came to the right place. There are several here that have been through similar obstacles including @gibssy174 @oceanone @virginia44 and @tiss. We members on Connect are not medical professionals and don't give medical advice, but can certainly share our experiences. It must be very difficult to travel so far to get medical care. Are you considering going through with the surgery again? Have they suggested any alternative solutions?
Hi @giango87 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for for providing the useful information about the seeds. How long ago were you diagnosed?
Good evening all
.i did stapled hemorrhoid surgery in indian on January back to Africa started having serious bleeding and lump coming out.
Now back to Indian after serious of test MRI DEFECATION. COLONSCOPY.
NORMAL COLON WITH TORTUS COLON.
EXTERNAL BLEEDING HEMORRHOIDS, AND INTERNAL HEMORRHOID AGAIN AND RECTAL MOCUSAL PROLAPSE.
THAT I NEED SURGERY AGAIN LIFE HAS NOT REALLY BEEN EASY.
WHAT UR ADVICE AGAIN ON THIS M.
Hello, i prefer with yogurt granola and fruit, but in smoothies i prefer to put it at the end so it is not too grind....
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Hi, im from Lima. Here the doctor gave me the same diagnosis and told me to do as follow: 1 tbsp of chia, 1 tbsp of flaxseed in the morning and the same at night, you can do it in smoothies with yogurt, etc. I'd been contipation free from that day.
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2 ReactionsHi there-is it Miralax you're using?
Yes I have tried both, thank you. I was surprised that the hulless popcorn I purchased was not really hulless, just smaller pieces.... Im much happier healthy and just take pretzels to the movie. It's worth it. If you try the 2 teaspoons of metamucil (I forgot to mention the product in previous post) give it a week of doing before your system gets accustomed to it. Constipation is not a good condition. It ruins your colon in my opinion. Hope this helps.