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Intestines
The intestines aid in the digestion and absorption of food and stretch from the stomach to the anus.
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What are the function of large intestine?
The function of the large intestine is to transport waste digestive material from the small intestine to the rectum, where it is excreted. In the process, it removes water from the waste and also absorbs materials that are produced by bacterial action within the intestine.
The large intestine is made up of the Cecum and Ascending (right) colon, the transverse colon, the descending (left) colon, and the sigmoid colon, which is connected to the rectum. The Cecum, is at the beginning of the Ascending colon and is the point at which the small intestine joins the large intestine. Projecting from the Cecum is the appendix, which is a small finger-shaped tube. The large intestine secretes mucus and is largely responsible for the absorption of water from the stool. Intestinal contents are liquid when they reach the large intestine but are normally solid by the time they reach the rectum as formed stool. The many bacteria that inhabit the large intestine can further digest some materials, creating gas. Bacteria in the large intestine also make some important substances, such as vitamin K, which plays an important role in blood clotting. These bacteria are necessary for healthy intestinal function, and some diseases and antibiotics can upset the balance among the different types of bacteria in the large intestine. This results in irritation that leads to the secretion of mucus and water, causing diarrhea.
Your large intestine is about five feet (or 1.5 meters) long. The large intestine is much broader than the small intestine and takes a much straighter path through your belly, or abdomen. Its job is to absorb water and salts from the material that has not been digested as food, and get rid of any waste products left over. By the time food mixed with digestive juices reaches your large intestine, most digestion and absorption has already taken place. What's left is mainly fiber (plant matter which takes a long time to digest), dead cells shed from the lining of your intestines, salt, bile pigments (which give this digested matter its color), and water. In the large intestine, bacteria feed on this mixture. These helpful bacteria produce valuable vitamins that are absorbed into your blood, and they also help digest fiber.
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Is your small bowel the same thing as your small intestine?
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No member of this site can diagnose illness or conditions of a complete stranger. Nor should we. Advice at best can only be general and at worst may be detrimental. If you are concerned about any such a problem then you should see a doctor.
Functions of the small and large intestine?
The small intestines are responsible for absorbing most of the nutrients found within your food. By the time ingested food reaches the small intestine, it has been mechanically broken down into a liquid. As this liquid flows across the inner surface of the small intestine (which has many small folds to increase the surface area), nutrients within the food come into contact with the many small blood vessels which surround the small intestine. This blood then leaves the small intestine, carrying away nutrients, water electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, fats and medications to the entire body. It can take three to six hours for a meal to pass from one end of the small intestine to the other, and that is dependent on the makeup of the food passing through; meals containing a lot of fiber move more quickly. while the large intestine:is the thick, lower end of the digestive system, containing the appendix, colon and rectum. Its principle function is to reabsorb water and maintains the fluid balance of the body. Certain vitamins are also taken in through the large intestinal wall.
Further down the intestine, in the rectum, faeces are stored waste before it is eliminated. Another function is to process undigestible material (fibre), which makes up the bulk of the waste products.
What should you do if you cannot fart?
I think the bigger question is whether you can have a bowel movement. If you have used the bathroom in the last day or so, it may just be something you ate, and you can try eating something high in fiber and drink plenty of water. If it has been longer than that, you should consult a physician.
I think if you consult a physician you will only be disappointed to find out that you have a rare disease. People with this disease are called neebs. (Neebs are people that just cant fart) Neebs sometimes suffer depression because they can not enjoy the pure fun in letting out farts or gees. (A gee is a short but violent fart) good luck neeb.
What does it mean when your bowel movement is green?
A green bowel movement (BM) is usually the result of one of the following two scenarios:
(1) A person consumes green colored foods. In one case, a child's parents became alarmed at the sight of her apparently bright green BMs and brought her into the office. Her history revealed that she was consuming large amounts of American-cheese slices with blue Popsicles!
(2) The digestive process happens a bit too fast. In this case, the BM may appear green from unconverted bile, which is bright green when it is released from the liver. Diarrhea is a common context for this occurrence because it is associated with increased gastrointestinal (GI) motility (fast movement of digested materials through the GI tract). There simply isn't enough time for the bile to interact with digestive materials. Bile's color changes from green to yellow to brown as it mixes with intestinal salts and bacteria along the GI tract. A brownish color suggests that most of the liver's bile has undergone its proper conversion.
A normal stool is usually light to medium brown. People who suffer irritable-bowel syndrome (IBS) may report loose, greenish, diarrhea-like stools. It is important to note that a green BM by itself is NOT a direct indicator of any disease. Actually, the softening effect of bile helps to prevent constipation and helps the body to properly absorb dietary fats and certain critical vitamins.
In summary, a green BM can be perfectly normal, provided that it happens infrequently. However, if it occurs frequently or if your BMs are often diarrhea-like (regardless of their color), it is important to see your doctor. Remember to drink plenty of water in the meantime. The cliche is true: it's better to be safe than sorry!
Is the duodenum the part of the body where food is turned into a kind of paste?
The duodenum is responsible for the breakdown of food. The food output looks something like chunky peanut butter.
If they're sufficiently small, it is probably possible (though I strongly recommend not attempting it, regardless - odds are high enough that something will get damaged as it goes through that it's a bad idea to risk it).
What causes you to have a short bowel movement?
what causes your bowel movement to be short in length
How do you clean feces off elderly?
You would clean fecal matter off of the elderly in the same way you would a baby or toddler. If it is mild, you can use baby wipes or similar. If they are covered with it, or deliberately smeared themselves with it, then they would need to be bathed. If they are not mobile, then they would need to be carried to the tub. So if they are severely covered, you may need several people in protective gear to carry them to the tub. Do make sure that the tub water is about 100 degrees Fahrenheit so you won't burn them.
Not completely blocked but the bowel has narrowed possibly due to active Crohns disease. These are common signs.
A complete blockage would result in both severe pain and vomiting when you ate or drank anything. The mucusy bowel movements, usually with bubbles, yellow discharge and some blood means some bowel action is taking place.
You should seek medical attention ASAP as you can easily block totally which will mean dehydration and a deterioration of health very quickly at this point in the course of the disease.
What to do if a senior cannot excrete their stool?
You need to get that senior to a doctor who will be able to appropriately diagnose the underlining cause, and prescribe treatment.
What is the treatment of feeling of worm moving in your rectum?
If you feel worms and see them in your stool or bedsheets, you need to see a doctor. The doctor will likely recommend a type of medication that will kill and remove worms through the regular digestive processes.
Pain in the left side of the stomach when deep breathing?
did you run or something? if not, then go get a check-up
What slows down chyme so it can enter the large intestines for three days?
the answer is PERISTALSIS...
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Is a colon clenase good for the body?
A colon cleanse can be good for an individuals body. This will depend on the person's health and the cleanse used. You should talk with your doctor before trying a cleanse.
