Question 1

i have a kink/ twisted bowel and have been told by the doctors that they wont operate as it could be dangerous i have put up with this for 14 years.

Accepted Answer

Possible: Full, history of prior surgery and conditions are relevant to risks of new operations.
The hostile abdomen with prior operations, adhesions, short bowel, and other scarring is higher risk!
get the whole story together and a second opinion.

Question 2

i have irregular bowel movements all the time. this has been going on for years. my doctors have done the usual checks and given laxatives but nothing works long-term. i think i have a tear or kink in my colon, how do i get this sorted please advise?

Accepted Answer

: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Wish you good health!

Question 3

how do you fix a kink in your intestine?

Accepted Answer

Caution...: Not sure what you are referring to as a "kink" but when doctors use this term they are usually describing a redundant colon or large intestine.  This means there are more folds or twists in the colon than normal.  Another type of "kink" might mean there are adhesions in the abdomen causing fixation of the intestine.  This frequently comes to light after a difficult colonoscopy exam.

Question 4

what does a kink in your small intestine mean?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what is the best medicine for making me have a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Start simple, but...: Docusate (per pdr) helps moisten & soften hard, dry stools. It is not a true laxative, but facilitates natural defecation, usually within 12 to 72 hours. This is safe & available for anyone over 2, & assumes normal GI anatomy without inflammation, stenosis, extrinsic or instrinsic obstruction. Change in bowels is a "red flag", like weight loss or blood in stool, that needs evaluation if persistent.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with an irritable bowel syndrome, had taken medicines.is dat life threatening?what wud be the best food for me to eat for ibs.thanks!

Accepted Answer

Rome 3 criteria: Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) is a non-critical condition w/ abdominal discomfort, altered/ alternating stool pattern, accompanying nausea, bloating, gassiness. Often improved by stooling, ibs is defined by changes in perception of gut distension, motility, sensation. Diet (keep a food diary) & emotional stress may be a factor but first rule out inflammation, ischemia, infection, malabsorption.

Question 7

hi. cancer in bowel, ovaries and peritoneal. krukenberg tumour. what are the best chemo drugs? need to clear spread from small bowel before surgery

Accepted Answer

Not online: Decision on chemotherapy plan is complex, only the treating oncologist/team decide which is best for each case, wish you all the best and cure of your cancer

Question 8

haven't had a bowel movement in 3 days since starting cough medicine with codeine. what is the best/safest otc remedy given my current meds?

Accepted Answer

Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and fiber: Make sure to drink plenty of fluids. Avoid caffeinated beverages, though. Eat leafy veggies and get a fiber supplement such as Metamucil or Citrucel. Adding Miralax (polyethylene glycol) to it may be helpful if fiber alone doesn't help.

Question 9

what is the medicine for loose bowel?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: Best therapy is to get it evaluated.

Question 10

what are best tests for inflammatory bowel disease?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: A physical examination by your doctor is a place to start. Sometimes an x-ray such as small bowel series, and referral to a gastroenerologist for endoscopy and/or colonoscopy with biopsies may be indicated.

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I have a kink/ twisted bowel and have been told by the doctors that they wont operate as it could be dangerous i have put up with this for 14 years.

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I have irregular bowel movements all the time. this has been going on for years. my doctors have done the usual checks and given laxatives but nothing works long-term. i think i have a tear or kink in my colon, how do i get this sorted please advise?

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How do you fix a kink in your intestine?

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What does a kink in your small intestine mean?

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What is the best medicine for making me have a bowel movement?

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I was diagnosed with an irritable bowel syndrome, had taken medicines.is dat life threatening?what wud be the best food for me to eat for ibs.thanks!

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Hi. cancer in bowel, ovaries and peritoneal. krukenberg tumour. what are the best chemo drugs? need to clear spread from small bowel before surgery

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Haven't had a bowel movement in 3 days since starting cough medicine with codeine. what is the best/safest otc remedy given my current meds?

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What is the medicine for loose bowel?

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What are best tests for inflammatory bowel disease?

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