Question 1

what causes stomach to twist in humans?

Accepted Answer

Gastric volvulus: Is a condition where by the stomach twist and causes obstruction and strangulation of the stomach. One reason could be large redundant stomach with loose attachment to the surrounding structures due to congenital abnormalities . The condition is extremely rare but very serious

Question 2

what may be the possible result if the human stomach reduces in size ten times?

Accepted Answer

Stomach reduction: The stomach is divided into zones, with each zone responsible for a particular action. For example, a region of the stomach is responsible for acid production, another region is responsible for production of Intrinsic Factor, which is responsible for Vitamin B12 absorption. So reducing the surface area of the stomach may eliminate vital regions of the stomach.

Question 3

are we meant to have flat stomachs? because all the diagrams of the human body show a very lean figure with the internal organs inside of? thin=ideal?

Accepted Answer

Body weight/physique: Being overweight or obese is not healthy. It raises the risk for diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers. Ideal body weight depends on your height, &amp; you can find charts online called BMI charts to help you find your ideal weight range. We all need some fat on our bodies to keep warm and to allow our body systems to work properly. But too much fat especially around the abdomen is unhealthy.

Question 4

could humans get a twisted stomach?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Twisted stomach or volvulus can happen. It is rare in humans and more common in horses.

Question 5

does the stomach produce trypsin in humans?

Accepted Answer

No: Trypsin is produced by the pancreas.

Question 6

why is human stomach not as strong as animal one? they can raw meat, 100% raw & no problem?

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Evolution/adaptation: After animals and humans arrived on the scene (on this little blue planet), they continued to evolve and adapt to their enviroments. We got smarter and our bodies became cooked-food eaters. They stayed in the wild and never "learned to cook", so only those animals who were skilled at eating food raw were able to survive and reproduce.

Question 7

i had an upper gi the radiologist says on his report my stomach was turned upside down. is this possible if so can it block my surrounding organs?

Accepted Answer

Gastric volvulus: There are two types of gastric volvulus(stomach twisted on it self). Organo-axial volvulus which is generally a benign condition requiring no intervention. Then there is mesenteroaxial volvulus which generally will need surgery and can be a surgical emergency.

Question 8

why do worms exist on my stomach if we humans have a strong stomach fluid? what to do/drink to remove worms inside my stomach?

Accepted Answer

: Worms are not very common in the stomach, but primarily in the intestines. Have you been diagnosed with intestinal worms or other parasites? If not, you need professional care; you can't assume that diagnosis without professional evaluation and testing. If you indeed have a worm problem nothing you drink or eat will make any difference. You would need specific medications. Good luck.

Question 9

how should enzymes function in the digestive system given that the human stomach is very acidic?

Accepted Answer

Enteric Coating: Allow the tablet to transverse the stomach and dissolve the GI tract

Question 10

upside iud and uterine pain i just got back an x-ray from my chiropractor and i noticed that my iud is completely upside down and i've been having pain in my stomach where my uterus is. its the weekend and i don't know if i should just go to an e.r. or wa

Accepted Answer

Discussing : Discussing this with your gynecologist would be reasonable.  A gynecologist can check the string to be sure it is positioned appropriately.  Having it be upside down is typically not a problem if the string is intact.

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Why is human stomach not as strong as animal one? they can raw meat, 100% raw & no problem?

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I had an upper gi the radiologist says on his report my stomach was turned upside down. is this possible if so can it block my surrounding organs?

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Why do worms exist on my stomach if we humans have a strong stomach fluid? what to do/drink to remove worms inside my stomach?

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How should enzymes function in the digestive system given that the human stomach is very acidic?

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Upside iud and uterine pain i just got back an x-ray from my chiropractor and i noticed that my iud is completely upside down and i've been having pain in my stomach where my uterus is. its the weekend and i don't know if i should just go to an e.r. or wa

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