Megacolon

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these includeColorectal cancerColonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerousUlcerative colitis - ulcers of the colon and rectumDiverticulitis - inflammation or infection of pouches in the colonIrritable bowel syndrome - an uncomfortable condition causing abdominal cramping and other symptomsTreatment for colonic diseases varies greatly depending on the disease and its severity. Treatment may involve diet, medicines and in some cases, surgery.NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Disease Alternative Name

colonic diseases

intestinal diseases

large intestine diseases

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