Question 1

can you tell me process of digestion of food in small intestine in human beings ?

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Not in400 characters: There are entire text books written about this topic, some of which are thousands of pages in length.  Essentially, the body mechanically breaks food down, then uses chemical reactions and enzymes to absorb the nutrients, and then excretes the waste products in the stool. The detail involves how it does that with each different type of nutrient. Fascinating field!

Question 2

is it normal to be extremely fatigued three weeks after emergency small intestine partial removal due to twisted intestine. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: That is a major surgery and it would not surprise me that you are weak three weeks later. However, you should be noticing that you are improving, getting stronger and eating better. If you do not feel that you are improving by now, you should contact the surgeon who did your procedure for follow up. Good luck.

Question 3

what do you recommend if i have a blockage in my small intestine?

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Surgery if true: Obstruction does not hit 31 years old suddenly unless you already have many abdominal surgeries in the past
number one reason for bowel obstruction for somebody who had surgery before are adhesions that need to be safely removed by surgery
number one reason for obstruction in what we called a virgin abdomen is tumor or hernia
i am sure if you think you have an obstruction you have a doctor.

Question 4

when i was born my small intestine was knotted up and some was removed. was that volvulus?

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Possibly: The correct term is malrotation. This causes a twist in the intestine which cuts off the blood supply. This necessitates removal of a portion of dead intestine. Another term used is volvulus.

Question 5

how long is the small intestine?

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Varies: 20-30 feet in adults.  As a pathologist, i've often wondered why the variability; no one knows.

Question 6

where is the small intestine located?

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Abdomen: The approximately 20 feet of small intestine is coiled up in your abdomen (belly). It starts at the end of your stomach (the actual organ is not the same as your abdomen) and ends where it joins the colon.

Question 7

which test looks at the small intestine?

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Several tests: Several tests examine the intestine: endoscopy, exploratory surgery, ct scan, x-ray, gastrograffin enema, ultrasound. Each test is used based upon the clinical presentation and indication. The least invasive and least expensive are x-ray and ultrasound. They also provide the least information. Ct scan provides a lot of info, but requires more radiation. Endoscopy and surgery have more risks.

Question 8

desctibe the parts of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

See below: The stomach empties into the first part of the small intestine, the duodenum, where bile and pancreatic enzymes enter for digestion. Next is the jejunum and then the ileum. These are parts of the small intestine that also absorb nutrients & vitamins that then can enter into the blood stream.

Question 9

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 10

how do you look after the health of the small intestine?

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Small intestine: Other than eating a nutritious diet with a variety of fresh ingredients and adequate amounts of dietary fiber, there is nothing that you need to do to promote the health of the small intestine. The intestines do not need periodic cleanses or supplements for optimal health. If you&#x27;re having problems, discuss them with your doctor. Good luck.

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