{"id":133176,"date":"2021-10-28T06:09:50","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T06:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=133176"},"modified":"2023-09-28T05:11:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T05:11:09","slug":"melanosis-coli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/melanosis-coli\/","title":{"rendered":"Melanosis coli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A condition in which the colon&#8217;s mucous membrane is abnormally pigmented with melanin (a dark brown or black pigment that normally occurs in the skin, hair, and other tissues), due to prolonged use of certain stimulant types of laxatives, such as senna and castor oil.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A benign brown or black discoloration of the colon that results from the use of laxatives, such as senna derivatives.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>The colon lining can become discolored in shades of black or brown. This condition, known as melanosis coli, is linked to persistent constipation and the extended usage of specific laxative medications like senna, rhubarb, and cascara.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This discoloration is frequently observed in older individuals and typically doesn&#8217;t exhibit any symptoms. It tends to fade away once the use of laxatives is discontinued. In rare cases, it can be connected to colon cancer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-[#444654] gizmo:dark:bg-transparent sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-61\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-[40rem] gizmo:xl:max-w-[48rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 gizmo:w-full md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Dark coloring of the colon&#8217;s inner lining, which can result from the use of laxatives.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A condition in which the colon&#8217;s mucous membrane is abnormally pigmented with melanin (a dark brown or black pigment that normally occurs in the skin, hair, and other tissues), due to prolonged use of certain stimulant types of laxatives, such as senna and castor oil. 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