Colon health can be supported through dietary changes for bowel adhesions or specific cleanses for weight loss. Recognizing warning signs like yellow stools or a partial blockage is vital for preventing serious issues like a ruptured colon.
After colon surgery, it is common to feel fatigued. You might be tempted to stay in bed all day, but light, gentle exercise will help you recover. Exercise helps increase circulation to facilitate healing and helps reduce muscle spasms typical after colon surgery.
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You drink a cup of coffee and appreciate the effects it has on increasing awareness and energy, but you realize that your digestive system does not react well to coffee. In addition to increasing alertness, coffee has side effects that may cause colon problems.
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Yellow stool, also known as pale stool, may be an indicator of a serious medical illness. There are several medical conditions that may cause yellow bowel movements. If bowel movements that are yellowish in color are seen, an examination by a physician may be required to rule out a serious medical issue.
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According to the website OrganizedWisdom, when fecal matter becomes caught in the colon (a condition known as fecal impaction), the backup that occurs exerts pressure on the walls of the organ. When this pressure becomes too great, it can stretch the colon and ultimately cause small tears or ruptures.
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Colonitis, more commonly referred to as colitis, is an inflammation of the large intestines. Both a condition and a symptom, colitis has several causes ranging from infections to autoimmune disorders, and its duration may be short- or long-term.
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Villi are small cellular structures in the small intestine that vaguely resemble hairs. The large intestine has similar hair-like projections, but according to cytochemistry.net they are no longer referred to as villi.
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A bowel blockage or obstruction refers to a partial or complete blockage of your intestine that prevents solids, fluids and gas from moving through as they normally would. A bowel blockage can happen in either the small or large intestine.
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Colon cleansing programs have been used to improve health since ancient times. More recently, they have been advocated for weight loss. Weight loss is an obvious side effect from fasting and cleansing, but it is not the only benefit.
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Colonic hydrotherapy is a holistic health treatment meant to clean out your colon. While it is often performed for this purpose, other people might pursue colonic hydrotherapy in an effort to lose weight.
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IBS -- or irritable bowel syndrome -- is a condition affecting the large intestine. IBS often causes abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. IBS does not lead to permanent diseases or conditions but can cause a lot of discomfort and pain.
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Your bowels and other abdominal organs have slick, membranous surfaces that prevent them from sticking together when they make contact under normal circumstances. Adhesions may occur when tissues make contact and band together, most often after surgery. Over time, these tissue bands can grow thicker and stronger.
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An impacted colon, or fecal impaction, can mean the intestine is obstructed by tumor, nerve damage or just constipation. Chronic inability to pass stool may mean a serious underlying problem. Repeated bouts of impacted colon may indicate poor fluid intake. It may mean dietary and lifestyle changes are needed.
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A partial bowel blockage, also called a partial bowel obstruction, is a condition in which your intestines are partially blocked. This blockage can stop or slow the passage of fecal material through your bowels.
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Autointoxication is an ancient theory suggesting that faulty digestion leads disease-causing toxins to gather in the colon. Colon cleansing has been considered a way to reverse this condition.
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