The descending colon is the part of the large intestine that passes downwards after the transverse colon. It is used to store the remains of digested food that will be emptied into the rectum.
Synonyms: Sigmoid colon
Symptoms: Abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhea, bloating
Conditions: Inflammatory bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, colon cancer