Question 1

doctor my father who is of 83 years old have acyst above his large intestine and the cyst is of 4.9 cm long.and it touches the kidneyn is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Need to know: WHERE the cyst comes FROM...... not WHERE it is located!

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Dr Z

Question 2

had a laparascopy surgery to remove a cyst last week. it was the discovered that i have an adhesion, uterus attached to the intestines. week later i feel a lump on my lower right abdomen. its tight and painful when i touch and urinate. ?

Accepted Answer

Contact your surgeon: You need to contact your surgeon and be re-examined to determine what the "lump" is and what if anything needs to be done about it.

Question 3

extreme pain in lower. abdomen/pubic bone area during exercise. also after bowel movement. could it be an ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: There are many possible causes of  abdominal pain in women.  If the pain  is severe and is worse with movement then I would recommend going to the ER  ASAP.

Question 4

i have haemorrhoids and a few weeks ago had to strain to pass stools. nearly passed out. now my right side feels warm in the middle to lower abdomen area, but its not painful. does this sound like an ovarian cyst or some bowel problem?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Is definitely part of the problem, as hemorrhoids and having to strain are symptoms and complications of constipation. An exam with detailed history will be needed in order to better delineate actual origin of described symptoms. Best to tackle your symptoms will be your PCP, who can decide about further tests or referral to a specialist.

Question 5

symptoms: ovarian cysts, itching and burning sensation around my left lower abdomen, hungry more often, less bowel movements.  what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Ovarian cysts can be normal by the way. Ask your doctor what they think.  But hunger, and bowel changes are something to do with your bowels.  You might need to see a GI specialist.   Left lower quadrant pain can also be from your ovarian cyst or from your bowel.  Need your doctor to help you decide how to tackle this complex of symptoms.

Question 6

what is absorbed in the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

Large intestine: The large intestine primarily absorbs water from the stool mixture, associated with ions, nutrients, and vitamins produced by the gut bacteria. By absorbing the water, it changes the stool from liquid to its final  solid form. Hope that helps.

Question 7

what are consequences if large intestine is removed?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea/dehydration: The large intestine has two primary functions: 1) storage of stool and 2) absorption of water. When food leaves the small intestine, it is liquid. By the time it leaves the large intestine, it is solid. Therefore, remove the large intestine and have frequent liquid stools. This condition can lead to dehydration. Some patients require medicines to slow intestine transit; some need IV fluids.

Question 8

what would happen if the large intestine is removed?

Accepted Answer

Colostomy/illeostomy: Generally, if the colon needs to be removed for some reason, the surgeon will create a place on the abdominal wall where the intestines can drain. Depending on exactly how much is removed, it may either be a colostomy (from what's left of the colon) or an illeostomy (from the end of the small intestine). A bag is usually worn to catch the feces.

Question 9

what can happen if the large intestine isn't functioning properly?

Accepted Answer

Colon dysfunction: The colon's primary function is absorption of water (mostly right colon) & storage of solid waste (mostly left colon). Continence of stool relies primarily on rectal tone & sensation. An inflammed colon or one that is too active may result in diarrhea, whereas a sluggish colon may contribute to constipation. Fecal incontinence reflects rectal/anal disturbance (see my earlier healthtap entries).

Question 10

can u palpate your large intestine?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but...: ...Most of the time, your colon (large intestine) is not palpable. One may be able to determine some of its outline (particularly in the left lower quadrant) under circumstances when it is distended with air or stool, and the patient is relatively thin. If tenderness is present, please get to the doctor.

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Doctor my father who is of 83 years old have acyst above his large intestine and the cyst is of 4.9 cm long.and it touches the kidneyn is it dangerous?

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Had a laparascopy surgery to remove a cyst last week. it was the discovered that i have an adhesion, uterus attached to the intestines. week later i feel a lump on my lower right abdomen. its tight and painful when i touch and urinate. ?

A member asked:

Extreme pain in lower. abdomen/pubic bone area during exercise. also after bowel movement. could it be an ovarian cyst?

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I have haemorrhoids and a few weeks ago had to strain to pass stools. nearly passed out. now my right side feels warm in the middle to lower abdomen area, but its not painful. does this sound like an ovarian cyst or some bowel problem?

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Symptoms: ovarian cysts, itching and burning sensation around my left lower abdomen, hungry more often, less bowel movements. what can this be?

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What is absorbed in the large intestine?

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What are consequences if large intestine is removed?

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What would happen if the large intestine is removed?

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What can happen if the large intestine isn't functioning properly?

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Can u palpate your large intestine?

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