colonic (redirected from colonic contraction)

colonic /co·lon·ic/ (ko-lon´ik)

1. pertaining to the colon.

2. colon hydrotherapy.

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colonic.

See colon.

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colonic (k·lˑ·nik),

adj pertaining to the colon.

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colonic (k·lˑ·nik),

n irrigation of colon for cleansing by injecting large amounts of fluid.

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colonic

pertaining to or arising from the colon.

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colonic aganglionosis

see colonic aganglionosis.

colonic atony

see megacolon.

colonic atresia

affected neonates appear normal at birth but develop abdominal distention quickly. No feces are passed and death occurs at about one week unless surgical repair is effected. The defect occurs sporadically in most species. In horses and cattle it can be inherited, in cattle it can result from over-vigorous palpation of the fetus between 35 and 41 days gestation at pregnancy diagnosis, but the cause is not determined in most cases.

colonic bands

see teniacoli.

colonic constriction

due to contraction of peritoneal adhesions in horses; causes chronic or intermittent colic.

colonic contraction

permanent inability of colon to dilate due to congenital aganglionosis.

colonic crypt

straight tubular glands in the colonic mucosa.

colonic entrapment

see left colonic displacement (below).

colonic foreign body

foreign bodies, e.g. halter shanks, are found in the colon in horses, having passed the gastric sphincter and the ileocecal valve; quickly encrusted with salts.

colonic impaction

intractable constipation occurs in dogs and cats, primarily with obstruction by foreign material and secondarily when there is an obstruction to the normal passage of feces, including retention because of pain at defecation. See also colon impaction colic of horses.

colonic infarction

see thromboembolic colic.

colonic ischemia

deprivation of blood supply to all or part of the colon. See also intestinal torsion, intestinal strangulation, intestinal obstruction colic.

colonic obstruction

see colonic impaction (above), intestinal obstruction.

right dorsal colonic displacement

displacement of the right dorsal colon in the horse to the area between the right body wall and the cecum, in an anterior direction so that the pelvic flexure comes to lie against the diaphragm.

colonic rupture

occurs, apparently spontaneously, in mares at foaling, death occurring soon afterwards.

colonic torsion

in horses, see under equine colic. In cattle, torsion of the coiled colon is an acute obstruction with coils of gas-distended colon visible in the right flank and palpable per rectum.

colonic wash

fecal samples can be collected from reptiles by flushing the colon with saline through a catheter inserted through the cloaca and into the colon.

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Patient discussion about colonic contraction.

Q. Colon pain means necessarily colon cancer? I'm 22 and I'm a female. For years, I have been getting this sharp pain in my colon that comes and goes every now and then. I can say I probably experience this 12 times per year (spread out throughout the year). The pain feels like my colon is probably contracting or maybe like it's being stabbed by a knife, because it is very sharp feeling. It can come out of the blue, while I'm lying down, standing, or sitting and it stays for maximum of 5 seconds maybe. I looked up Colon Cancer symptoms on the internet and the symptom that I have is not among them, so I am really confused as to what may be happening. If this symptom may sound familiar to you can you please share with me what it may be?

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From what you say it doesn’t sounds like colon cancer – but I would let a specialist answer that question. If the pain is 12 times a year I would have consulted a gynecologist. Sounds like it’s related to your hormone levels or menstrual cycle, you might consider ovarian cysts or other Gynecologic possibilities. It’s a shame waiting and suffering like that.

Q. Is colon cancer hereditary? My uncle died of colon cancer and as I've been having some unexplained problems these days- of vomiting etc I'm really afraid I may have it as well. Is it hereditary? What are the first symptoms?

A. Colon cancer is usually asymptomatic, but presenting symptoms may include bleeding in the feces or from the anus, new constipation or diarrhea in adult person, obstruction of the gut etc.

You may read more here:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/article/000262.htm

Q. How to prevent diverticulitis? I am a 43 year old man. I just had colonoscopy and my Doctor said I have diverticulosis and am at risk in developing diverticulitis. How can I prevent developing diverticulitis?

A. You have Diverticulosis, which means you have diverticulas (small pouches) on your digestive system. These diverticula are permanent and will not go away. No treatment has been found to prevent complications of diverticular disease. Diet high in fiber increases stool bulk and prevents constipation, and theoretically may help prevent further diverticular formation or worsening of the diverticular condition. Some doctors recommend avoiding nuts, corn, and seeds which can plug diverticular openings and cause diverticulitis. Whether avoidance of such foods is beneficial is unclear. If you develop unexplained fever, chills or abdominal pain, you should notify your doctor immediately since it could be a complication of diverticulitis.