Colon Pain

What causes colon pain? The colon and intestinal health resource, Sigmoid Colon, discusses potential triggers for this uncomfortable condition.

There are numerous causes, including:

• Heartburn or acid reflux. In this case, an upset stomach may be present, along with diarrhea. S.picy foods or very large meals may be a cause. Remember, antacids are not always the solution.  Sometimes, the symptoms of low stomach acid (indigestion), can be the same as those of high stomach acid.
• Ulcers can be aggravated by a bad diet, or stress.if you believe your colon pain is being caused by an ulcer, please see your doctor.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a fairly common digestive disorder. It can result in abdominal pain. Often bloating, pain, and the urge to defecate can occur quickly. Numerous causes have been implicated, including stress, genetic causes, and a poor diet.
• Constipation can result in colon pain. If you notice that the time between your bowel movements has been increasing and are in pain, you are likely constipated. Constipation begins with the hardening of the stool inside of the body. The longer that the hardened stool sits there, the harder it is to expel. As a result, pain can occur.

Colon Cancer

• Colon cancer must be addressed without delay; it can be a serious disease.  Though its symptoms can be taken to be those of other diseases, extensive colon pain and discomfort should be cause to see a doctor.  Many doctors and cancer societies suggest colonoscopies as a person reaches their forties and fifties, to look for colon polyps (small tumors of the colon, some of which are benign and others which can be malignant).  The procedure can be intrusive, but can also save many lives.

Though some of the causes are relatively benign, there are also more serious causes – which warrant investigation if they are ongoing – of colon pain.