answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

One of the main reasons someone would want to do a colon cleansing is to detoxify the body naturally to improve digestive health. You can learn more about this at the Wikipedia. Once on the website, type "Colon cleansing" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the information.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Colon cancer, future risk of colon cancer, crohn's diesase, ulcerative colitis, chronic constipation.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why does a person have colon removed?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What changes are expected if only the sigmoid colon is removed?

The sigmoid colon is the last section of the colon and a person can function very well without it.


What do they call it when part of the colon is removed?

colon resection or colostomy


What remains after your colon is removed?

faeces


Can the entire colon be removed?

Yes it can


Where is the water removed from undigested food?

The colon.


If your colon is removed do you need a bag?

Yes.


What side effects can be caused from having your colon removed?

The function of the colon is to absorb the water from the bowels. If this is removed you will have loose stools and watery stools and can sometimes cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance


Can a person clean there colon out to much?

A person can clean their colon out too much which will cause irritation.


Where is food stored after nutrients have been removed?

Food that has had all of its nutrients removed is stored in the colon and rectum until it is defected out.


Where can one find colon polyp?

A person can typically find colon polyps in the colon, which is in the large intestine. The cause of most colon polyps is unknown. Colon polyps are common in adults.


What is a ileocolectomy?

A surgical resection of diseased bowel located at the junction of the ilium and colon such that the remaining ilium and colon are reanastomosed.


How colon cancer screening test works by measuring?

The colon test analyzes the lining of the colon and checks for any polyps. Those can be benine in most cases but must be removed to prevent those from turning into cancer.