Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include:

• Colorectal cancer.
• Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous.
• Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of the colon and rectum.
• Diverticulitis - inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon.
• Irritable bowel syndrome - an uncomfortable condition causing abdominal cramping and other symptoms.

Treatment for colonic diseases varies greatly depending on the disease and its severity.