Also known as: Melanosis coli · Dark colon lining · Pigmented colon
Melanosis coli means the inner lining of the large bowel has turned brown or almost black. It is not cancer and does not turn into cancer.
Prof. Ali Tüzün İnce, MD· Last updated ·1 min read
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Melanosis coli means the inner lining of the large bowel has turned brown or almost black. It is not cancer and does not turn into cancer.
It usually appears after long-term use of certain herbal or stimulant laxatives, such as senna. It is mostly harmless and can fade over time once these medicines are stopped.
It is recommended that a doctor reviews the laxatives you use.
