Question 1

what is the bowel malrotation ?

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Developmental  error: In fetus in initial stages of development all bowel is out side like a garden house,  as abdominal wall develops it returns back in side in a systemic patron get rearranged by  a series of steps, ( called rotation ) partial failure , like bands ( lad's ) etc called partial  malrotation  will cause obstruction of bowel in new born or later stages of life.Yes treatable by surgery.

Question 2

what to expect from malrotation bowel surgery?

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Think garden hose: Your intestines are a complex hose like structure that forms outside of the body during fetal life & drops back in, settling in place. For some, odd placing& increased mobility allow it to twist on itself like a garden hose at some point. Repair requires surgeon untwist the bowel & examine it .Sometimes the twist cuts off the blood & a segment dies, requiring removal. The bowel is then secured.

Question 3

what is partial malrotation of the small bowel?

Accepted Answer

Development error: In fetus in initial stages of development all bowel is out side like a garden house,  as abdominal wall develops it returns back in side in a systemic patron get rearranged by  a series of steps, ( called rotation ) partial failure , like bands ( lad's ) etc called partial  malrotation  will cause obstruction of bowel in new born or later stages of life.

Question 4

what does partial malrotation of the small bowel mean ?

Accepted Answer

Think garden hose: Your intestines are a complex hose like structure that forms outside of the body during fetal life & drops back in, settling in place. For some, odd placing& increased mobility allow it to twist on itself like a garden hose at some point. Repair requires surgeon untwist the bowel & examine it .Sometimes the twist cuts off the blood & a segment dies, requiring removal. The bowel is then secured.

Question 5

recently dx'd w/congenital bowel malrotation@42 yrs old. not pregnant presently. what about pregnancy with bowel malrotation is risky for both me/baby

Accepted Answer

Bowel obstruction: There are limited data to try to predict what pregnancy will do to you, but the most likely pregnancy outcome in your situation is a normal pregnancy and delivery.
Notwithstanding, as the uterus grows, there is risk that your mal-rotated bowels could become occluded or lose their blood supply which can become a life-threatening emergency.  Anything that puts your life at risk puts baby's as well.

Question 6

7 year old son just had a ct scan and radiologist thinks its a bowel malrotation. what would the treatment be? can thus be confused with anything else

Accepted Answer

No has definite sign: At 7 most likely incomplete malrotation, colon fail to fix at specific points ,  appendix will be in right upper quadrant , may have ladd's bands most important is the axis of mesenteric artery in relation to vein , based on all these easy to diagnose , need to be fixed to prevent gangrene of small bowel , as it can rotate on itself , once fixed will be fine.

Question 7

hi i am on high blood pressure medication, i experience bloating and full abdomen, at night i struggle with chest tightness ,shortness of breath and slow but frequent bowel movements. recently did a chest x ray which reported everything as being okay?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Not sure what you are asking. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, persistent significant chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion. REF:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20479963

Question 8

27 year old female. dull pain a little above belly button . normal bowel movements, no medications. hurts worse when laughing. same spot for months.

Accepted Answer

Hernia : Possibly a hernia in the abdominal wall. Best to have it checked by a physician. Good luck.

Question 9

pain in lrq seemed to slowly take shape of large intestine. plus intense pain in urq. entire abdomen aches especially w/pressure. upper & lower back pain. neausea, loss of appitite, weight loss. lump in throat. poop daily. not on medication. tests??

Accepted Answer

: A thorough physical exam comes first which will guide what tests should be done.

Question 10

constant lower right abdomen pain. is there any medication that can help this?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated.: Constant abdominal pain needs a medical evaluation. See your family doctor or a gastroenterologist. There are many causes.

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Hi i am on high blood pressure medication, i experience bloating and full abdomen, at night i struggle with chest tightness ,shortness of breath and slow but frequent bowel movements. recently did a chest x ray which reported everything as being okay?

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27 year old female. dull pain a little above belly button . normal bowel movements, no medications. hurts worse when laughing. same spot for months.

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Pain in lrq seemed to slowly take shape of large intestine. plus intense pain in urq. entire abdomen aches especially w/pressure. upper & lower back pain. neausea, loss of appitite, weight loss. lump in throat. poop daily. not on medication. tests??

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Constant lower right abdomen pain. is there any medication that can help this?

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