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When people hear about colon disorders, they usually think of cancer, endometriosis or other conditions that cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. On the other hand, there are some colon disorders that flare up and go away, while others continue to undermine your well being for life. At the very least, you should always keep in mind that an underlying disorder in the large intestine may be causing havoc in other parts of your body.
Diverticulosis
As food particles pass through the large intestine, water and vitamins are removed. If you do not have enough fiber in your diet, solid waste will become harder to move along the last quarter of the intestinal tract. This, in turn, creates a situation where pockets or weaknesses occur in the wall of the large intestine. Unfortunately, if you eat popcorn hulls, seeds or nuts, they can irritate these pockets and cause them to get infected. Once you have an active flare up of diverticulosis, it can be fairly painful.
Even if these pockets do not become infected, you may still be able to feel food passing in certain areas, as well as pressure on the left side of the abdomen. Since the interior portion of the large intestine does not have nerve endings, these sensations are a clear indication that something is wrong. Typically, a sigmoidoscopy can be done to spot diverticular lesions in regions where they are most likely to occur. If you feel squeamish about this procedure, you may want to ask if you can make use of a colon camera instead.
Bacterial Imbalances
It is important to realize that many different kinds of bacteria colonize the large intestine and assist in the process of transporting both water and vitamins into the body. On the other hand, consuming pesticides found in fruits and vegetables or antibiotics found in meat can easily kill off the good bacteria. Eventually, this will cause a situation where the large intestines are colonized by more harmful bacteria than good ones. Needless to say, vitamin deficiencies, neurological problems and clearly defined colon disorders, will leave you feeling sick and tired.
In order to restore the healthy balance of microbes in your intestine, it may be of some help to start out by undergoing a colon cleanse. After you complete this treatment, you can make use of probiotics and other good bacteria cultures to help repopulate your intestines with good bacteria. Needless to say, once you regain a healthy balance, you will be well served by eating organic foods and avoiding commercial meats as much as possible.
Today, many people are beginning to realize that the lack of emphasis on colon disorders leads to a number of health problems. You may even be surprised to find that conventional doctors will consistently ignore the links between your symptoms, vitamin deficiencies and colon disorders. Rather than frequently taking dangerous medications or putting up with unusual sensations, you may want to try a colon cleanse and see if it will resolve your problems.
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