Question 1

what's loopy intestine?

Accepted Answer

Loopy bowels?: Loopy bowels or loopy intestines may be referring to the large intestine's appearance on a barium enema or during a colonoscopy. Some people say loopy if they see a longer intestine (colon) with more wiggly turns that the average colon has. If a person is told he has a loopy intestine, he should ask his doctor if the loopiness could be causing any symptoms, or it's just the way his colon looks.

Question 2

how long are your intestines?

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Very long...: Small intestine approximately 20 feet, and large intestine or colon about 5 feet.

Question 3

what is rumbling in intestines?

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Air: As food passes by air moves around causing rumbling noise.

Question 4

how long is the human intestine?

Accepted Answer

6.9 m: The average length of the small intestine in an adult human male is 6.9 m (22 feet 6 inches), and in an adult female 7.1 m (23 feet 4 inches). It can vary greatly, from as short as 4.6 m (15 feet) to as long as 9.8 m (32 feet).

Question 5

what to do about inflamed intestines?

Accepted Answer

Dietary modification: Inflammatory bowel disease is a broad diagnosis that when associated with a specific set of symptoms and pathology findings is called crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Dietary modification is part of the treatment for any intestinal disorders. Eating a gluten free diet is a good place to start. When the disease is associated with immune imbalance, medicatons are required.

Question 6

why do my right side intestines hurt?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Right side has large and small bowel, ovaries and tubes etc.
Need full history, menses, exam to sort out issues.

Question 7

why are my intestines rumbling and no bm?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: It sounds like you are constipated.  Take a laxative or stool softener.  Make sure you drink plenty of water.  You may need to start on a fiber regimen.

Question 8

how much of your intestine can they remove?

Accepted Answer

Need 150-200cms: All of the intestine can be removed. However, most adults need to keep at least 150 to 200 cms of small intestine to maintain enough function to avoid complications such as dehydration, severe diarrhea, and vitamin/mineral deficiencies. When you have less than that amount, you may require supplemental IV fluids of nutrition into the vein. Some patients receive intestine transplant, if necessary.

Question 9

took out most of sm intestine how do i eat?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: You are certainly at risk of malabsorption and a condition called short bowel syndrome. Sometimes you may need supplemental nutrition such as tpn.

Question 10

are your intestines considered to be organs?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, the intestines are considered an organ.

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