Question 1

what is the significance of intestinal ischemia?

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Fatal: Ischemia anywhere in the body is usually very bad -- and ischemia involving a major internal organs such as bowel can be fatal if not intervened straightaway --.

Question 2

why do some people get intestinal ischemia and others don't?

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Variety of causes: Smoking, vascular disease, drug (cocaine use), high cholesterol are all important causes.  Some types of cancer can also cause intestinal ischemia.  Certain forms of heart disease can also cause this condition.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: intestinal ischemia?

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Lack of blood supply: Intestinal ischemia refers to insufficient blood supply to the bowels. It may be serious condition. It can be due to blood clots, hardening of the arteries, other less common inflammatory disorders or trauma.

Question 4

are there any natural treatments (diatary supplements) that help with intestinal ischemia?

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Not really...: Intestinal ischemia is caused by blockage of the arteries leading to the intestine, usually due to atherosclerosis. If it is you that you are asking about, atherosclerosis would be very unusual at your age, but fibro-muscular dysplasia (fmd) could be the cause. Angioplasty or stents can be inserted to treat this with a minimally invasive approach. Don't know of any natural suppl's that will help.

Question 5

how can bowel ischemia cause acidosis?

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Bowel ischemia: Bowel ischemia could produce large amounts of lactate and causes lactic acidosis, not gastric acidosis.

Question 6

how is bowel ischaemia treated ?

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Surgery: depend what cause the ischemia and for how long the ischemia lasted
if caught early we might be able to restore the circulation to the bowels by embolectomy. or by lysing the clot.
if not surgery will allow the removal of all dead guts,but if the problem is the entire small bowel most likely that will not be compatible with life unless the patient lives on TPN total venous nutrition,which is hard.

Question 7

is abdominal pain a usual symptom of intestinal ischemia?

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Intestinal Ischemia: Symptoms of acute intestinal ischemia: sudden abdominal pain that may range from mild to severe;  an urgent need to have a bowel movement: 
frequent, forceful bowel movements; tenderness or swelling in the abdomen; 
blood in your stool; 
nausea or vomiting or both ;
fever.

Question 8

what are the symptoms/medications/treatments for ischemia?

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Ischemia: Symptoms, treatment/medicatiosn vary depending upon the type of organ involved.

Question 9

what kind of medication can i take for intestinal yeast problems?

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Many medicines/herbs: The most common medicines prescribed for intestinal candidiasis are oral nystatiin tablets and/or ketoconazole or fluconazole. Many herbs/supps are also effective: oregano oil, pau d'arco, garlic, caprylic acid etc. Limiting simple carbs and starches and taking probiotics are important parts of treatment. See http://www.Huffingtonpost.Com/dr-mark-hyman/yeast-infection-symptoms_b_657354.Html.

Question 10

is there any medication i can take to fly if i have intestinal problems?

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Depends on problem: Thank you for your question.  There are a large number of intestinal problems, and the answer would depend on which one you refer to.  Please respond with the problem you refer to, and we will do our best to answer.  Many thanks for using healthtap.

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