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frog large intestine function
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Cattano answered
39 years experience Gastroenterology
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 prim ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Linda Gromko answered
48 years experience Family Medicine
Fluid resorption: The large intestine moves liquid food from the small intestine all the way to the anus. In the process, the large intestine soaks up fluid - creating ... Read More
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
Nothing major: The main functions of large intestine is to act as a reservoir for the fecal matter. It also absorbs water from the stools so they get solidified.
Th ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Drewitz answered
27 years experience Gastroenterology
Yes...: Abdominal symptoms e.g. Discomfort, cramping etc. Is often referred pain from either the small or large intestine. The location of the pain in the ab ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nicole Bressler answered
9 years experience Emergency Medicine
Healthy Diet: A diet that is high in fiber, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables can help keep your colon healthy. It is very important to have a colonoscopy when ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arie Pelta answered
20 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
Depends: If spasm then Levsin if constpation then MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) type meds to start.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Dugan answered
Specializes in Hematology
No: If they are large one would think about lymphoma.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Chevies Newman answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
I'll let one of: The surgeons weigh in on "redundant colon" but make sure u get a few opinions. If all goes well, and u have redundancy causing your problem, no big d ... Read More
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General Surgery: You should consult a physician in General Surgery/Colon and Rectal Surgery at an academic medical center designated as a tertiary care medical center. ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gregory Lewis answered
44 years experience Urology
Variable: Most infected people, about 90%, are asymptomatic. In ~10% of invasive cases the amoebae enter the bloodstream and may travel to liver, causing an abs ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Charles Cattano answered
39 years experience Gastroenterology
Some thoughts...: It's impossible to give advice based on your limited information--what have you tried, where does it hurt, what are the accompanying symptoms? Persis ... Read More
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