Question 1

what can i do to keep my large intestine in good condition?

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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 you reach age 50 to screen for colon cancer (which is very treatable if caught early) or younger if there is a history of colon cancer or colon polyps in your family.  Avoid habitual laxative use, and get regular exercise.  Your body will thank you!

Question 2

what does the large intestine do?

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Absorb water: Stool as it leaves the small intestine is very liquid. As it travels through the colon, water is absorbed from it so that it is more formed by the time it reaches the rectum.

Question 3

where is the large intestine located ?

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Abdomen: The large intestine or colon is in the abdominal cavity. It begins in the right lower area of your belly. It goes up under your right rib cage near the liver. It then goes across the top of belly to are under left rib cage. It then descend tho left lower belly. The it rises a little and moves back and to the middle and then descends down to the rectum and anus.

Question 4

what is absorbed in the large intestine?

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Large intestine: The large intestine primarily absorbs water from the stool mixture, associated with ions, nutrients, and vitamins produced by the gut bacteria. By absorbing the water, it changes the stool from liquid to its final  solid form. Hope that helps.

Question 5

what are consequences if large intestine is removed?

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Diarrhea/dehydration: The large intestine has two primary functions: 1) storage of stool and 2) absorption of water. When food leaves the small intestine, it is liquid. By the time it leaves the large intestine, it is solid. Therefore, remove the large intestine and have frequent liquid stools. This condition can lead to dehydration. Some patients require medicines to slow intestine transit; some need IV fluids.

Question 6

what would happen if the large intestine is removed?

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Colostomy/illeostomy: Generally, if the colon needs to be removed for some reason, the surgeon will create a place on the abdominal wall where the intestines can drain. Depending on exactly how much is removed, it may either be a colostomy (from what's left of the colon) or an illeostomy (from the end of the small intestine). A bag is usually worn to catch the feces.

Question 7

what number of parts are there in the large intestine?

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One: the large intestine is one continuous length of intestine. it does have parts that are named by their location. cecum-beginning. ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum, and finally anus.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: large intestine?

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Def: Large intestine: The large intestine, colon, or large bowel is the last 5-6 feet of the GI tract. The colon functions to recover the last amount of water from food and to store solid waste.  See healthtap answers regarding colon diseases.

Question 9

what are the consequences of rapturing the large intestine?

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Death by infection: Rupture of the large intestine leads to leakage of contents into the abdomen, peritonitis and death in short order.

Question 10

what can happen if the large intestine isn't functioning properly?

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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 primarily on rectal tone & sensation. An inflammed colon or one that is too active may result in diarrhea, whereas a sluggish colon may contribute to constipation. Fecal incontinence reflects rectal/anal disturbance (see my earlier healthtap entries).

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