Question 1

i don't understand what causes a blockage in the appendix; how is it that feces gets into malt? how is it "connected" to the cecum for that to occur?

Accepted Answer

Blind pouch: Appendix is a blind pouch with an opening but no exit. Items can get trapped inside but may not exit and become infected.

Question 2

gi: is castor oil safe & effective to dissolve/dislodge a minor food-related blockage in the hepatic flexure? swelling is occurring in cecal area.

Accepted Answer

Obstruction: It depends on what it is.  Castor oil has been used for constipation in the past, However I think miralax (polyethylene glycol) is best today.

Question 3

what can cause a blockage in a sliva duct?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: There is a condition known as sialandentitis caused by a bacteria in your salivary gland which can cause stone formation and thus causing blockage.

Question 4

what causes heart blockage?

Accepted Answer

Plaques: Cholesterol plaques block the coronary arteries of the heart.

Question 5

how much artery blockage causes pvd pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Interestingly it is not only the amount of blockage which causes pain when patients have pvd, but also how quickly the blockage develops. If it occurs slowly over years, many people don't necessarily have dramatic symptoms since the body has time to develop colaterals. If a blockage occurs abruptly (overnight) then even a short blockage can cause dramatic painful symptoms.

Question 6

wat causes of dry throat ?or blockage of throat?

Accepted Answer

GERD: There are two types of acid reflux:

1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when acid refluxes from the stomach to the esophagus. Symptoms include heartburn, chest bloating, and regurgitation

2) Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is when acid refluxes from the esophagus to the throat. Symptoms include cough, throat fullness, voice change, and feeling like you have to gulp twice to swallow.

Question 7

what are some common diagnosis that cause thickening of the cecum wall?

Accepted Answer

: Inflammation. hypertrophy caners are some.

Question 8

could eating eggs cause blockage in chest?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: Having a high amount of eggs in your diet could lead to increases in your blood cholesterol, which ultimately is a contributing factor to the development of atherosclerosis in your vascular system, such as the coronary arteries.

Question 9

please tell me, could a hemorrhoid cause a blockage?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend...: A large hemorrhoid could cause a blockage or obstruction.  If you think you are having a blockage, please see your physician.  There are other causes for obstructions that need to be ruled out.

Question 10

could constipation from bad diet cause a blockage that makes feeces go from thin to thick?

Accepted Answer

It can happen: Each person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, then the things to try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber plus water, Miralax or Movicol (polyethylene glycol), Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, etc... Doctor can discuss by video visit or in-person visit.

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What can cause a blockage in a sliva duct?

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