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A tortuous colon is one that is longer than the usual colon and has one or more extra loops to it. It usually is not serious unless the bowel becomes twisted (volvulus). It does NOT lead to cancer or mean that one is pre-disposed to develop cancer. This condition may sometimes make having a colonoscopy difficult and in extreme cases may prevent the practitioner who is performing the colonoscopy from being able to examine the entire colon. If you are having bowel symptoms always tell your physician and let her/him decide the next step.
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∙ 12y agoTortuous means full of turns, so a tortuous transverse colon is a twisting large intestine in the portion that crosses the upper abdomen.
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Is a mountain tortuous or torturous?
tortuous
What cause a thick colon wall?
Diverticulitis causes a thin colon wall. It is a condition that causes weak spots along the intestines in the colon area.
Tortuous in a sentence?
The climb up the mountain was tortuous and brutal.
Causes for a hole in colon?
smoking can causde a hole in your colon how can smoking cause a hole in your colon
What is an example of a sentence using the word tortuous?
The tortuous climb wore me out.
What can a colon do?
A colon causes a pause in a sentence. I hope that was simple enough for ya.... sarcasum intended.
Can tortuous be with turtles?
the two words are not connected; tortuous means suffering and pain.
How do you use the word tortuous in a sentence?
The U.S. Marine Corps' obstacle course is touted as being quite tortuous. My dental exam was so tortuous that I actually had muscle cramps afterward.
What is the sigmoid colon wall?
The sigmoid colon refers to the lower portion of the colon. In people who have diverticulitis, the sigmoid colon walls will develop pouches which trap food. This causes intestinal pain and bowel problems.
What is the noun for the word tortuous?
The noun form for the adjective tortuous is tortuousness. Another noun form is torture.
What disease causes pencil like stools?
colon cancer
Can a tortuous colon be reversed?
By colonoscopy is the best procedure to remove the polyps. The colonoscopy procedure is carried out when canal needs to be examined for signs of cancers, ulcers, fistulas or any other such anomalies. A colonoscopy screens for possible colon cancer and other diseases of the bowel or colon. In colonoscopy procedure a thinner tube penetrates patient's colon through anus. Sometimes, when the colon is not well prepared for the colonoscopy, the doctor can pump some air in the colon. This can help the opening of the colon. The whole intestine is easily examined through the colonoscopy. If there are any obstacles, such as polyps are found, a small biopsy instrument reaches the suspect area, and "bites" a piece. In this manner polyps can be removed from the colon.
