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*

*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 redundant colon*

Who has redundant colon on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 13
30s 13
40s 31
50s 49
60s 80
70+ 51

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 20
Female 218