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Intestines
The intestines aid in the digestion and absorption of food and stretch from the stomach to the anus.
4,885 Questions
Is it normal to have Hemorrhoids at age sixteen?
Age and the related loss of tissue elasticity is a common causes of hemorrhoids in older people.
But hemorrhoids can happen at any age and there are many causes of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are caused by excessive strain on the veins of the anorectal area.Some common causes are:
1. Some people are born with a genetic predisposition to weak vein and valve walls and this can be a predisposing cause of hemorrhoids.
2. Increased straining from constipation or diarrhea are common causes of hemroids as well.
3. Excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption can also cause hemroids.
4. Sitting on a toilet can also cause hemorrhoids, as it causes the pelvic floor muscles to relax and the rectal muscles to strain.
5. Wiping too hard or too long may cause or aggravate hemorrhoids.
6. Heavy Lifting is an Obvious Cause of Hemorrhoids:
7. Being Overweight can Cause of Hemorrhoids.
8. Anal Sex can be a Cause of Hemorrhoids.
9. Elevated Resting Pressure of the Anal Sphincters can also be a cause.
10. High blood pressure can cause hemorrhoids
11. Diseases that affect our muscles and or neural networks can cause hemroids.
It may be a sign of an ulcer or intestial bleeding; or maybe you just ate too much licorice.
What is the medical term meaning The presence of a number of diverticula in the colon?
Diverticulosis
who ever asked that, u must be 5 -7 because no grown man would ask that
No they're not contagious. Hemorrhoids are just swollen vascular structures in you anal canal.
Which sphincter separates the stomach from the small intestines?
the sphincter that separates the stomach from the small intestine is the pyloric sphincter
How is a colonic irrigation performed?
.a small speculum is passed into the patient's bowel through the rectum.a machine.pumps temperature-controlled water into the colon at a controlled rate.The fecal matter is flushed out through a viewing tube.
What is the pH of your small intestine and the enzymes there?
The pH of the highly acid stomach is changed to about 6 in the duodenum, then gradually decreases to about 7.4 in the terminal ileum of the small intestine. It drops to 5.7 in the caecum and gradually increases again, reaching a pH of 6.7 in the rectum.
Proteolytic enzymes, including trypsin and chymotrypsin break down proteins. Lipase breaks down triglycerides into free fatty acids. Amylase breaks down some carbohydrates (notably starch) into oligosaccharides. Brush border enzymes, most importantly dextrinase and glucoamylase further break down oligosaccharides. Other brush border enzymes in the intestines are maltase, sucrase and lactase.
How are villi adapted for their function?
The villus is well adapted for absorbing digested food in the intestines. The large surface area is one feature which helps absorb food efficiently. Also, their walls are only one cell thick, allowing dissolved molecules to pass through quickly. Additionally, they contain many blood capillaries which absorb glucose and amino acids. Lastly, they contain lacteals which absorb fats.
Which tissue lines the small intestine?
The small intestine is lined by simple columnar epithelium, which is NONCILIATED, which means it does not have Cilia on its surface. Instead it has Villis and Microvillis which help to absorb digested food
Is flatulence the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine?
Flatulence means passing gas; borborygmus is a rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine.
What do you do if you ate spoiled salami?
Eating spoiled salami may have no effect on a person, or it may cause them to become very ill. There is no reason to do anything until a person experiences an adverse effect. At that point, if the illness is not severe, it is just a matter of waiting out the stomach ache.
Will Medicare pay for colonoscopy?
Yes, once every 10 years, or once every 24 months if you are at high risk. See the complete Medicare criteria for Colon Cancer Screening tests from the Medicare website by copying the link below and pasting into your browser:
What happens if you bleed a lot when you go poop?
you should see your doctor and get checked for crones disease
What can you do about loose bowels?
are you taking any decongestive medicine ? This problem has some different causes.
The best way is to investigate it with the help of your pharmacist or doctor.
Simple causes include lack of fiber, (eat whole grapefruits,) drink a glass of water at morning before eating, avoid sugar, walk 30 minutes a day, eat more vegetables, lettuce. ( try boldo tea also ( Chilean evergreen tree cultivated for its odoriferous leaves which are used in medicine) If the problem persists consult a specialized medicine doctor.
What attaches to the small intestine and absorbs water?
The small intestines absorb the nutrients out of your food. The stomach leads to the small intestine and the small intestine leads to the large intestine. The large intestine absorbs water, and then the food goes to the rectum.
What is cause of marble like hard dark feces?
This is most likely the result of some sort of irritable bowel disorder. Is this accompanied with constipation, blood in stool, or pain? Your body may be unable to digest something you are eating so it becomes hardened as it passes through the GI tract. This is very common in people that become lactose intolerant or develop Celiac Disease.
