Question 1

how does the large intestine work with other systems to keep the body healthy? (provide 3 example)

Accepted Answer

3 things?: (1) This is the disposal site for your body waste- being constipated is no fun. Without it, you will have to go to the bathroom soon after eating. 
(2)It hosts bacterial flora which helps maintain your immune system
(3) Its bacteria flora also produces certain essential vitamin for the body.

Question 2

what are bowel loops?  small bowel loops, large bowel loops,  etc

Accepted Answer

Folds of the bowels: Your body has about 20 feet of small intestine (small bowel) and 5 feet of large intestine (large bowel).  The intestines are folded and form loops to fit into the abdomen.  Large bowel loop refers to the folds of the large intestine and small bowel loops refers to the folds of small intestine.  This reference is usually made during xray or CT imaging done.

Question 3

what does a grossly normal but largely collapsed large bowel mean?

Accepted Answer

: That it was normal but empty

Question 4

removing my large intestine will it stop or cure my inflatory bowel disease? and what's the after effect of removing it? thanks

Accepted Answer

IBD: If it is ulcerativecolitis most of the time you will get a remission. You could have issues with diarrhea as a result of the surgery.

Question 5

what is the life expectancy with large bowel cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends on stage: Median survival 27-30 months in stage 4 disease after appropriate treatment.

Question 6

could a large bowel movement had inflamed my prostate?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Some individuals with signficant, chronic constipation can also have bothersome, dysfunctional lower urinary tract symptoms.  However, having a large bowel movement would not lead to prostatitis.

Question 7

what happened if i strain during my large bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

STRAINING BOWEL MOVE: If you strain with large bowel movements can cause hemorrhoids over time.To prevent that you need fiber in your diet with and without stool softners.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: large bowel?

Accepted Answer

Intestine: Large bowel, or large intestine connects terminal ileum of small bowel to rectum. Begins at the ileo-cecal valve and comprises cecum, ascendind, transverse, descending and sigmoid colon.  Resposible for: 1) intestinal water resorption of ingested fluids, gastric & small intestinal digestive juices. 2) transporting end products of digestion & bacterial waste to rectum for elimination.

Question 9

how much is blocked in large bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On where the blockage is and whether it is partial or complete and what is the underlying cause of the blockage, be it adhesions, inflammation or tumor. See a surgeon for the specific answer to the specific problem.

Question 10

have chrons disease with large bowel inflamation. what is next?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Usually medications are the first treatment for crohn's disease. A gastroenterologist will help you. Surgery is seldom used unless there is a lack of response to medications, intestinal blockage, intestinal bleeding, or intestinal fistulas. Medications may include steroids or prednisone, and others.

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