Question 1

firm lump, long shape. can move it pretty much around my abdomen. am i moving an intestine or my aorta?.. not sore

Accepted Answer

If the lump: is present consistently all the time, it is probably not in your intestines.  If it moves around, it is not in aorta.  A painless mass is worrisome, so have your doctor take a look at it.

Question 2

i'm 32 y.o. woman. the tiny lumps i feel on my abdomen am i just feeling fat? or can you feel intestinal nodes?

Accepted Answer

Lumps on abd: Unlikely to be lymph nodes as they are deeper, but may be lipomas, ( little fat tumors-benign) , fibromas, leiomyomas , or cysts or neurofibromas ( usually see them on the surface) or rarely tumors . Would follow up with  dermatology and possible imaging.

Question 3

what causes a obstruction in the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Within and without..: The obstrction can be form something within the lumen (the passage) or within the wall or from externally (within the abdomen but outside the si). With this in mind it is possible to work through the possibilites and reach a conclusion...

Question 4

what causes inflammation of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Food poisoning usually, enteritis may have other etiologies as well.

Question 5

how are cysts found in the small intestine treated?

Accepted Answer

Cysts in the: small intestine are uncommon.  Enteric duplication cysts, which are congenital anomalies, can occur anywhere along the GI tract. Usually these are asymptomatic, incidental findings on imaging studies and require no treatment. If they cause problems due to obstruction they can be surgically removed.

Question 6

are probiotics good for small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probiotics help repopulate your intestines with the normal bacterial flora that helps us digest our food. That does not mean that more are better or that supplements are better than eating a well balanced diet. They are particularly helpful after an illness, a course of antibiotics, or exposure to harmful bacteria that disrupt the normal balance.

Question 7

how can  bile reach the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Common bile duct: Bile is made in the liver and is a by-product of liver metabolism (generally broken down red blood cells cleared from the blood stream). The bile collects in the biliary system of the liver and flows to the larger bile ducts - one for the left and right lobes of the liver. These join as the common bile duct which exits the liver. The duct joins the pancreatic duct and flows into the duodenum.

Question 8

what is a villous adenoma of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Premalignant tumor: Neoplasms of the small bowel are unusual comprising  less than 2% of all malignant neoplasms of bowel .  They manifest with non-specific symptoms and frequently can be missed in the usual screening tests because they are flat and carpet like in appearance. Villous adenomas are often associated with larger adenomas and more severe degrees of dysplasia and are of concern primarily because of the risk of malignant transformation (approximately 15-25% overall)

Question 9

diagnosis method to small intestine tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

CAPSULE ENDOSOCPY: Traditional Endoscopy rarely reached the small bowel. Capsule endoscopy can show photos of the anatomy of the Small bowel to suggest a diagnosis . Also stool cultures x 3 samples on 3 seperate days hold for AFB smear and culture. Also evaluate for pulmonary TB with chest CT and sputum samples.

Question 10

which foods are good for small intestine and colon?

Accepted Answer

High fiber: High fiber low fat. Fruits and vegetables...Low gluten contents...

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Lump in small intestine

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Firm lump, long shape. can move it pretty much around my abdomen. am i moving an intestine or my aorta?.. not sore

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I'm 32 y.o. woman. the tiny lumps i feel on my abdomen am i just feeling fat? or can you feel intestinal nodes?

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What causes a obstruction in the small intestine?

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What causes inflammation of the small intestine?

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