Question 1

what is fluid filled dialted bowel  loops and how it cause?

Accepted Answer

Obstruction : That radiologic finding is usually a result of a bowel obstruction, but can also be seen sometimes in severe diarrhea. When the bowel is blocked the secretions from your intestines and stomach cannot pass into the colon where the liquid is reabsorbed. This cause the fluid to fill the bowel and stretch it.

Question 2

i have fluid still on surgery site for a perverted bowel op was in june still painful when will it clear ?

Accepted Answer

Follow up surgeon: It sounds like you need to follow up with your surgeon and ask. 2 months should be adequate for most pain to resolve and healing, depending on the surgery. Please see your surgeon to rule out any complications like infection.

Question 3

my friends bowel movements consists of only milky whit fluids and blood. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Liver or bowel prob: This is unusual and he or she needs to see a doctor right away. White or clay-colored stool is usually due to a liver problem. Blood in the stool is always concerning. Your friend may have inflammatory bowel disease, like crohn's  disease or ulcerative colitis, and the white stool may be mucous. Be a good friend and get your pal to a doctor as soon as possible!

Question 4

have chronic pancreatitis & no interest in food or fluid.  my bowel habits have changed to several a day my shins feel like splitting down the center.

Accepted Answer

Steatorrhea: This condition is called steatorrhea. It's due to fat malabsorption due to pancreatic insufficiency secondary to chronic pancreatitis. The chronic pancreatitis is a condition of scar tissue in pancreas gland due to chronic inflammation

Question 5

is it normal to have prostate fluid come out when you have a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It is not normal for prostate fluid to be expressed with a bowel movement. However, if the bowel movement is very large or severely constipated, then it can be possible for this occur since the stool can push on the prostate surface causing fluid to be expelled into the urethra.

Question 6

i have bowel movements everyday but it's hard and dry regardless of consuming plenty of fluid and vegetables.(it burns) any solution?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Lots of fluids/water= 48-64 ops/d
vegetables and whole grains are good and less
carbs/starches, less milk products in diet.
Mirilax OTC at night to soften can be taken until better habit occurs.

Question 7

what does it mean to have air-fluid levels in right colon with abd distention, pain, and change in bowel habits. dr sent me home. said it was normal. ?

Accepted Answer

VIsit GI ASAP:  The presence of air-fluid levels should raise the suspicion of an obstruction .there is no mention of further findings to suggest ischemic or infectious etiology.- CT can be used to diagnose intraluminal, mural, and extramural causes of LBO. In this patient a good Hx and P/E is essential to further proceed with a appropiate diagnostic test. The symptom in this patient demands  a more urgent w/u.

Question 8

how does a bowel obstruction cause dehydration? is it because fluid is absorbed and sent into the blood stream in large int and if theres a blockage fluid and food cant move through?

Accepted Answer

Part: it's going to be part of the answer although the main problems are that the ball quits moving and get some what's inflamed and then simply the fluid collects on the middle of the tube and not working it absorb.

Question 9

sudden onset of very markedly decreased bowel movement for several days. drinking lots of fluids and taking softener. concerning?

Accepted Answer

Change in diet: If there is change in dietary habit, for example reduced fiber intake might be the reason for it.
As long as you have bowel movement and no associated bloating or pain, just increase fiber intake. If there is associated symptoms or causing to have discomfort, people may have spastic bowel may present with constipation. Consult your doctor for further evaluation or treatment.

Question 10

36wk pregnant. told today baby has fluid arpund heart and dilated bowel.  waiting for appt w specialist but what are things that could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Perinatologist: The key next step is to see the perinatologist for confirmation of the findings.  The specialist may not be concerned depending on their interpretation of the sonogram. It is important to interpret a sonogram finding in the proper context of the pregnancy. On needs to know if there are risk factors like diabetes and normal genetic testing as well as normal anatomic findings on previous sonograms

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What is fluid filled dialted bowel loops and how it cause?

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I have fluid still on surgery site for a perverted bowel op was in june still painful when will it clear ?

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My friends bowel movements consists of only milky whit fluids and blood. what could it be?

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Have chronic pancreatitis & no interest in food or fluid. my bowel habits have changed to several a day my shins feel like splitting down the center.

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Is it normal to have prostate fluid come out when you have a bowel movement?

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I have bowel movements everyday but it's hard and dry regardless of consuming plenty of fluid and vegetables.(it burns) any solution?

A member asked:

What does it mean to have air-fluid levels in right colon with abd distention, pain, and change in bowel habits. dr sent me home. said it was normal. ?

A member asked:

How does a bowel obstruction cause dehydration? is it because fluid is absorbed and sent into the blood stream in large int and if theres a blockage fluid and food cant move through?

A member asked:

Sudden onset of very markedly decreased bowel movement for several days. drinking lots of fluids and taking softener. concerning?

A member asked:

36wk pregnant. told today baby has fluid arpund heart and dilated bowel. waiting for appt w specialist but what are things that could cause this?

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