👉 Tortulous is a medical term used to describe a tissue that is bulging or protruding. It is often seen in the stomach, esophagus, and small intestine. Tortulons are usually caused by digestive disorders such as peptic ulcers, diverticulitis, or inflammatory bowel disease. In terms of anatomy, tortulons can be found on the surface of the digestive tract, particularly around the pylorus (the opening to the stomach). They may also appear in other
