What is cecal volvulus?
Volvulus refers to the twisting of a portion of the intestine around itself or a stalk of mesentery tissue to cause an obstruction. In the colon, volvulus most often involves the cecum and sigmoid segment. Cecal volvulus is less common than sigmoid volvulus.
How do members experience cecal volvulus?
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for cecal volvulus*
Who has cecal volvulus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 2 | |
40s | 2 | |
50s | 5 | |
60s | 7 | |
70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 2 | |
Female | 15 |