Redundant Colon

A redundant colon, also known as dolichocolon, describes a large intestine that is longer than usual, forming additional loops or folds. In many people it does not cause any discomfort and is discovered incidentally during a test performed for another reason.

Possible symptoms: when it does cause symptoms, they are usually abdominal distension, excess gas, constipation, or a sensation of incomplete evacuation that appears occasionally.

Common causes: it may be an anatomical feature present from birth or be related to bowel habits over time, without this necessarily implying a disease.

Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist evaluates the digestive symptoms and, when necessary, the proctologist or general surgeon provide their assessment. If you have intestinal discomfort that persists or changes over time, the most useful thing is to discuss it with a professional who can study your case carefully.