Table of Contents Anatomy and Physiology of the Sigmoid ColonAnatomyPhysiologyFunctions of the Sigmoid Colon in the Digestive ProcessStorage and Elimination of FecesAbsorption of Water and ElectrolytesRegulating the Gut MicrobiomeImmune FunctionCommon Medical Conditions of the Sigmoid ColonDiverticulitisColon CancerInflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)Diagnosis and Treatment of Sigmoid Colon IssuesDiagnosisTreatmentImportance of Regular Screening and Prevention of Sigmoid Colon DiseasesWhy is Regular Screening Important?Who Should be Screened?Screening TestsPrevention The Sigmoid Colon: Its Role in the Digestive System May 14, 2023 Liam Anatomy and Physiology of the Sigmoid Colon The sigmoid colon is the lower portion of the large intestine that connects… Continue Reading →