What is redundant colon?
A Redundant Colon or a 'Tortuous colon' is a congenital abnormality of the intestines such that the colon is longer than what is considered normal. Though not necessarily dangerous, it is usually diagnosed as a result of a colonoscopy and may make it a more difficult procedure.
How do members experience redundant colon?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with redundant colon*
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Top treatments taken by people for redundant colon*
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Who has redundant colon on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 30 | |
| 50s | 49 | |
| 60s | 83 | |
| 70+ | 53 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | |
| Female | 222 |
Talk to people with redundant colon
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