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I just had my colonoscopy yesterday and was told the procedure was difficult due to significantly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774001/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

@burghgrl, I expanded the title of your discussion to reflect your message. You might also be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931537/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Hi @onaquest @flguy @carcar, A redundant colon is an abnormally long colon, especially in the final...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224893/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 8, 2019

Hi Rosemary, I have also been to many Gastro Drs with no help. Finally went to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637480/

Discussion: When is Lactulose recommended?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 21, 2021

I am so happy to have found this thread. I have a small hiatal hernia, a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216232/

Discussion: Nasal congestion with hiatal hernia?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 19 8:23am

Hello! Newly diagnosed tortuous colon at 74! I have struggled with constipation/gut pain/diverticulitis for 20 years,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248018/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 1 11:23am

Hello, razelrosey : what is the maximum dose to use for Senna. I have a tortuous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167371/

Discussion: Problem with Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

I had one a couple yrs ago and have a tortuous colon. Then doctor told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677291/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

Welcome, @jboe. You're not alone in having to manage constipation with a redundant colon. I moved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901452/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I too have a redundant/tortuous colon. I get so tired of trying to get people to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893348/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

@sallyw133 thank you. 😊. I guess my greatest fear is the tortuous colon getting kinked. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751002/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2022

I too have a tortuous colon. How frequently do you take Prunelax? Do you take the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647792/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

I have a tortuous colon too also AVM's which bleed and I don't see the blood....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/225086/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 23, 2020

I have been diagnosed with a tortuous colon. The specialist does not want to do surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696993/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 8, 2022

Hello @caramac and welcome to Mayo Connect. On Connect, members have discussed eating plans that help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229270/

Discussion: Constipation: What helps you?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 4 10:56am

Shortiseltzer -- And you don't have IBS-D, right? It doesn't have to be to tortuous colon,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156462/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

I am totally not discouraging you from trying the low FODMAP diet, only sharing MY experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722604/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

I, too, have tortuous colon. I’ve finally found what works for me. Constipation is my enemy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239410/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 17 5:34pm

@kalbin, you are not alone. I moved your message to this existing discussion about tortuous colon....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714179/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, @bcinc042. You've been through an awful lot. A few other Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393523/

Discussion: Redundant colon and surgery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 14 11:19pm

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