Question 1

what does a terminal ileum biopsy show?

Accepted Answer

Sm. Bowell Disease: Used to diagnose small bowel disease such as chron's or celiac disease.

Question 2

how much time is the terminal ileum?

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Vannot tell: Your question is not clear. The last part of the small intestine is called the terminal ileum.

Question 3

is b12 the only vitamin absorbed in terminal ileum?

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: It is the only essential nutrient dependent entirely on absorption in the terminal ileum. It also requires and additional item, intrinsic factor, made by the stomach for it to be absorbed in the ileum.

Question 4

what does this mean: terminal ileum normal?

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Normal intestine: The ileum is the last part of the small intestine (after duodenum and jejunum). Terminal means last part.  So, the ending of the ileum (and the ending of the small intestine) is the terminal ileum.  Thus, the phrase you refer to means the end of the small intestine was normal.

Question 5

docs, could a human survive without the ileum?

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Many do!: The function of the ileum is mainly to absorb vitamin B12 &amp; bile salts as well as whatever products of digestion were not absorbed by the jejunum. Some of the function of a missing or shortened ileum can be accommodated, &amp; some supplemented.

Question 6

what does luminal underdistention of the distal ileum mean?

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Problrm in ileum?: Underdistension of ileum ( 3rd part of small intestine)in the CT scan indicate possible disease in the ileum or beginning of large intestine which is the next part of gastrointestinal system following ileum. It could be inflammation, infection or malignancy. You will need a ileocolonoscopy and most likely a biopsy of the ileum.

Question 7

how long can ileum blockage last and should i be put on iv nourishment?

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Ileal blockage: If you have a ileal blockage you probably should be in the hospital. Is it the underlying problem? Crohns not enough information to give a good advice.

Question 8

what are the health ramifications if  ileum swollen to 2 times normal size?

Accepted Answer

BOWEL OBSTRUCTION: Potential for rupture, peritonitis, blood born infection leading to multi organ failure and death.

Question 9

should i determine that i want also ileum be inspected during direct to consumer colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy.: An examination the terminal ileum should be a routine part of the colonoscopy.  If you have a specific concern, discuss such with your Gastroenterologist to make sure that this is a part of his/her planned procedure for you.

Question 10

colonoscopy forms has no place to determine that you want ileum be observed, too. should not it be mentioned?

Accepted Answer

Typically viewed.: While not perhaps specified in writing, the terminal ileum is typically explored during colonoscopy.

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