Question 1

what causes a obstruction in the small intestine?

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Within and without..: The obstrction can be form something within the lumen (the passage) or within the wall or from externally (within the abdomen but outside the si). With this in mind it is possible to work through the possibilites and reach a conclusion...

Question 2

causes of slow small intestine motility?

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Motility: Gastroparesis can cause slow bowel motility as can bacterial overgrowth.

Question 3

how does orlistat damage small intestine?

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It doesn't: Orlistat doesn't damage small intestines. All it does is to block lipase, the enzymes that degrades fats in the duodenum causing fatty diarrhea eventually leading to weight loss due to fat malabsorption.

Question 4

can metamucil damage your small intestine?

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No it can not: No metamucil can not damage your small intestines.

Question 5

what does a kink in your small intestine mean?

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Nothing: Unless you are having symptoms of bowel obstruction. Usually the kink is due to prior abdominal surgery and adhesions. The obstruction can be partial, intermittent or complete, the latter usually requiring surgical correction and the former two usual respond to bowel rest in the hospital for 1-3 days.

Question 6

is the small intestine the same as the jejunum?

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Small intestine is: Made of the ileum and jejunum.

Question 7

what causes inflammation of the small intestine?

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Infection: Food poisoning usually, enteritis may have other etiologies as well.

Question 8

how does celiac disease affect the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Food malabsorption: Celiac disease leads to inflammation and damage of the lining of the small intestine, which causes decreased absorption of nutrients, vitamins, iron, etc... The intestinal lining loses its microscopic "villi", which are tiny protrusions that maximize the absorptive surface area needed to absorb nutrients. A patient gets diarrhea, anemia, lactose intolerance, tummy aches, irritable bowels, etc...

Question 9

how are cysts found in the small intestine treated?

Accepted Answer

Cysts in the: small intestine are uncommon.  Enteric duplication cysts, which are congenital anomalies, can occur anywhere along the GI tract. Usually these are asymptomatic, incidental findings on imaging studies and require no treatment. If they cause problems due to obstruction they can be surgically removed.

Question 10

what're the symptoms of small intestine inflammation?

Accepted Answer

GI Symptoms: Abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, urgent or frequent defecation, bleeding from bowels, fever, malaise.

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