Symptoms of the digestive system affected by colon disease:
Abdominal gas
Abdominal gas is a digestive system disorder caused by excessive amounts of gas formed in the stomach and large intestine. Toxins that have accumulated in the colon give off gas and can make you feel bloated and uncomfortable.
Bloating
The most common cause of bloating is the accumulation of liquids and intestinal gas in the body. When bacteria and dried hard faeces remain in the colon, it can start to decay and give off gas.
Constipation
If the colon absorbs too much water from food, you may experience constipation (a condition of the digestive system in which a person experiences hard faeces that are difficult to expel). If food moves through the gastro-intestinal tract too slowly the colon may absorb too much water, which results in faeces that are dry and hard. Eating foods that are high in fibre will help stools retain more water making them easier to pass and thereby elevating constipation.
Distended abdomen
A distended abdomen could indicate the presence of a faecal ball in the colon
which grows the longer it remains in the body.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common 'functional' disorder of the gut. Up to 1 in 5 people in the UK develop IBS at some stage in their life. IBS can affect anyone at any age, but it commonly first develops in young adults and teenagers. IBS is twice as common in women as in men.
Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is the condition of having tiny pockets (diverticula) that form when the walls of the colon become weak. Diverticulitis develops if these pockets become infected and will require medical treatment.
