Question 1

can resection surgery at the junction of the small and large intestine cause chronic sibo? assume the ileocecal valve was removed.

Accepted Answer

Define: I don't know what sibo is. In general, if the ileocecal valve is removed, some patients can have , at least temporarily, some looser stools or urgency. I usually suggest Imodium (loperamide) as needed, a good general diet, avoidance of large meals, and the inclusion of yogurt in the diet. If i'm missing the boat here, define sibo. Good luck.

Question 2

how to repair ileocecal valve dysfunction?

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Abdominal surgeon: An abdominal surgeon is best qualified to answer your question. There may be such surgeons who have more experience in the problem, so you should inquire first before making an appointment.

Question 3

what are ileocecal valve syndrome symptoms?

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Headache &amp; GI: Some symptoms include pain in the back or leg, dull headaches, gas and nonspecific lower G.I. discomfort. The syndrome is assumed to result from malfunction of a valve at the junction of the small intestine and large intestine (colon) with subsequent backflow of colon waste into the small intestine and digestive absorption into your body. Do discuss this with your primary medical provider.

Question 4

is it normal for a doctor to you remove a patients ileocecal valve without consent?  as well as no warning of what happens after this valve is gone?

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Consent for ICV?: you presumably knew you were getting colon surgery, no?  if you re-read your consent am pretty sure you'll find 'and related procedures' in there.  i have no idea why you needed the surgery but can guarantee you that the surgeons  would not have removed it for the fun of it. you  may have a little looser BMs in the beginning, but your colon/small bowel will adjust.

Question 5

had a colonoscopy. and they found a 6mm polypoid at the ileocecal valve.
the notes on my paper say 
the lesion was polypoid, no bleeding. mucosa was biopsied for histology

should i be concerned about this?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy results: What did the biopsy show. A polypoid lesion can be many things from a fat pad to carcinoma. You and your doctor may wish to talk to the pathologist who examined the biopsy specimen.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

when an adult swallows a multi-vitamin pill are the vitamins and minerals mainly absorbed by terminal ileum and/or ileocecal valve in the small intestine and/or mainly throughout the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on which vitamin or mineral you are talking about. They are all have different mechanisms of absorption. On the whole, however, the entire small intestine is more likely to absorb vitamins and minerals than just the ileocecal valve. Good luck.

Question 7

ct scan says prominent fatty ileocecal valve.mild stool burden.can fiber supplement help fix this & diet if the valve isnt working right?bloating!

Accepted Answer

"Mild" stool burden: is normal, no treatment necessary.  Ileocecal lipomatosis is usually a benign, incidental, asymptomatic finding that requires no treatment.  Occasionally it may be associated with symptoms or related to intermittent obstruction or intussusception in which case the treatment is surgical resection.

Question 8

if i had my ileocecal valve removed during surgery, will that cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Right colon surgery or surgery that removes the ileocecal region can result in diarrhea, but it is usually temporary. There are options to use Metamucil fiber supplements or sometimes medication such as immodium, but only if it is alright with your surgeon.

Question 9

diarrhea for over a month, gall bladder stones, they say it isn't related, lipoma on ileocecal valve, could that be the issue?

Accepted Answer

None of the above: Lipoma is not a big deal and the diarrhea and gallstones are not related.  Were you on any antibiotic recently?  If so, get checked for C difficile infection.  You need to consult a gastroenterologist nonetheless.

Question 10

can a polyp in the ileo cecal valve cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

YES: Any polyp found on colonoscopy should be removed and reviewed by pathologist. Remember the purpose of the colonoscopy is not to detect cancer but polyps that can potentially lead to colon cancer the 3rd most common cancer in the us.

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Can resection surgery at the junction of the small and large intestine cause chronic sibo? assume the ileocecal valve was removed.

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Is it normal for a doctor to you remove a patients ileocecal valve without consent? as well as no warning of what happens after this valve is gone?

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Had a colonoscopy. and they found a 6mm polypoid at the ileocecal valve. the notes on my paper say the lesion was polypoid, no bleeding. mucosa was biopsied for histology should i be concerned about this?

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When an adult swallows a multi-vitamin pill are the vitamins and minerals mainly absorbed by terminal ileum and/or ileocecal valve in the small intestine and/or mainly throughout the small intestine?

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Ct scan says prominent fatty ileocecal valve.mild stool burden.can fiber supplement help fix this & diet if the valve isnt working right?bloating!

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If i had my ileocecal valve removed during surgery, will that cause diarrhea?

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Diarrhea for over a month, gall bladder stones, they say it isn't related, lipoma on ileocecal valve, could that be the issue?

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Can a polyp in the ileo cecal valve cause cancer?

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