sigmoid colon

[manuelfa77]

hello! I am only 20, and my sigmoid colon is now elongated. what kind of food would I use(eat) ,to reduce in order to stay healthy !  I lookforward to hearing your expert answer! be on a roll

[manuelfa77]

thanks a lot!  some doctors told me that my colon will be longer for life! i.e it will never be as it was before! but others, contraly , told me that it will twist as it was before! then i m confised. relly will it twist?

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hi, is it a tortuous colon? a tortuous sigmoid colon, also referred to as a "redundant" colon, is one that is longer than it should be. If it manages to become twisted because of its elongation, it can begin to cause severe cramps, gas and bloating as well as stools that are not always regular. Because its a structural abnormality, dietary changes may not help much, but you can focus on preventing constipation. Drink plenty of water. Regular meals with high fiber content like green leafy vegetables, plenty of fruits, lots of oral fluids and exercise will help with constipation. Regards.