Question 1

what causes a obstruction in the small intestine?

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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 2

what causes inflammation of the small intestine?

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

Question 3

how are cysts found in the small intestine treated?

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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 4

are probiotics good for small intestine?

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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 5

how can  bile reach the small intestine?

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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 6

what is a villous adenoma of the small intestine?

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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 7

diagnosis method to small intestine tuberculosis?

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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 8

which foods are good for small intestine and colon?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

how is an infection in the small intestine diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Called enteritis : Infection of small intestines is called enteritis which usually causes diarrhea but if it has stomach infection with it it is called gastroenteritis and nausea and vomiting is added to the symptoms. It is hard to scope the small intestine but there is a technique called capsular endoscopy utilized now to look for small intestine lesions.

Question 10

is there a such thing as a small intestine transplant?

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Yes: Small intestine transplants are performed in cases of acute or chronic intestinal failure (loss of organ function with inability to maintain normal nutrition, fluid balance, growth and development), when alternatives, such as IV nutrition, are inadequate or when complications of IV nutrition, such as liver failure or recurrent infections, exist.

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