Is it normal for the colon to descend several inches when standing?

[bowelboy]

I had a KUB done today, where the tech took 4 images of my abdomen: two lying down and two standing up.

The first two images show me standing, and the colon descends several inches, into my pelvis area.  When I lie down (second two images) the colon goes back into the normal spot, just under the ribcage.

I have been having a lot of pain, pressure, bloating, discomfort, and a feeling of a 'weight' falling inside my abdomen for several months now.  After seeing this X-ray I can correlate the pain and weight sensation with the exact location of my colon when standing.

I'd like to also know if it is normal for the colon to descend this much (several inches) when standing, and if it's not, what surgery should I have to get this fixed?

Thank you

[bowelboy]

Thank you for your reply Doctor.  However, if you look at the images (the link provided in the first comment - I forgot to include it originally) the colon seems to descend below the pelvis.  The right part of the colon also does not seem to be fixed at the ribs, but falls downward as well.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hi, the colon extends from the right side of the abdomen to the left side. It also goes into the pelvis. From the ascending, descending and transverse colon, the transverse colon is slightly mobile and may hang marginally into the abdomen. So, your symptoms may not be due to the colon and this does not need surgical correction. Please discuss the various possibilities for your symptoms with your doctor. Take care. Regards.

[bowelboy]

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[bowelboy]

Here is the link:

http://postimg.org/gallery/9x1160gg/