Atonic colonoccurs when there is a lack of normal muscle tone or strength in thecolon.
Also, known as lazy colon or colon stasis, it may result in chronicconstipation.
Atonic colon is essentially a “vicious circle” phenomena.
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It is also known as congenital megacolon.
The Science Behind It
In many ways, atonic colon is an example of classical conditioning.
This causes low muscle tone, which results in an atonic colon.
When defecation can only occur with the use of a laxative, this is a laxative addiction.
Also, venture to do some pre-appointment work.
Instead, your healthcare provider may use enemas, or suggestbowel retraining.
Non-laxative medications like guanylate cyclase-C (GCC) agonists or chloride channel medications can help.
These include Linzess (linaclotide), Trulance (plecanatide), and Amitiza (lubiprostone).
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