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Once a day is normal, but it can be more or less.
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Which body system does colon belong to?
The body system that the colon belongs to is the digestive system. The colon is also known as the large intestine.
What abdominal quadrant best describes the location of the sigmoid colon?
The sigmoid colon is located in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen.
How many bacteria are in you?
Some bacteria in the human colon has not been identfied the resaon being culturing it. There is a mathemetical calculation i hear back in A levels that was done. But roughly there is 600-1000 species in a human colon and some are still being discovered
How do you get rid of an enlarged colon?
You have to remove the part of enlarged colon by surgical resection. As in case of congenital megacolon.
Is the colon part of small or large in testine and what is its purpose?
your colon is attached to your large intestine. It is there to hold waste.
What part of the colon does the small intestine empty into?
It empties into the bottom of the ascending colon. This area is called the cecum.
What is often called the colon?
the colon is also known as the large intestine
What is a clolostomy?
Did you mean "colostomy"? If yes, a colostomy is the surgical creation of an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall allowing a passage to empty the contents of the colon.
would going to the bathroom often be a sign og colon cancer ?
would going to the bathroom often be a sign of colon cancer
What is another name for the large intestines?
The large intestine is often referred to as the colon.
What is irritable colon?
Irritable colon-- An intestinal disorder often accompanied by abdominal pain and diarrhea.
What is the common name for the colon?
The word Colon is often used instead of the term Bowel or Large Intestine.
Another term for the large intestine is?
The term colon is sometimes used to refer to the entire ''large intestine.''
What is believed to promote the formation of diverticula?
Diverticula, which are little "weak spots" in the walls of the colon that often form little pouches, are often caused by a diet low in fiber. The lack of fiber means that the colon has to work harder to move contents along. This can often result in a weaker colon as a person ages, and thus diverticula can be formed in the walls of the sigmoid colon.
What is the medical term meaning solution placed into the rectum and colon to empty the lower intestine prior to an endoscopic examination?
Enema
What are the symptoms of colon polyps?
Colon polyps often has no symptoms. However, some symptoms of colon polyps are pain, obstruction, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, sweating and many more.
Can fat build up in the colon?
A build up in the colon is not usually fat. More often than not, it is a build up of undigested food.
