Why My Colon Hurts?

The most common disorders of the colon are inflammatory bowel diseases such as: ulcerative colitis, which causes pain in the sigmoid colon—the final part of the large intestine that leads to the rectum. Crohn's disease, which typically causes pain around the belly button or on the lower right side of the abdomen.

What does colon pain feel like?

For example, some may have general abdominal pain, while others may feel pain in a specific spot. People may also feel pain in the area of the rectum, just above the anus. This pain may feel sharp and stabbing or dull and achy.

How do you stop colon pain?

Six ways to reduce your risk of having colon pain
  1. Monitor your diet. There are certain foods that can contribute to inflammation in the colon. ...
  2. Increase fiber. Dietary fiber is important for the process of waste elimination. ...
  3. Make water a priority. ...
  4. Keep moving. ...
  5. Manage stress. ...
  6. Check your medications. ...
  7. When the pain won't stop.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.