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Rectum
The rectum is a slightly dilated part of alimentary canal that temporarily stores feces.
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Open sore on rectum how do you get rid of it?
How can I help heal an open sore on my lip that I caused by biting it?
Can you take Vicodin in the rectum?
Unless you have it in suppository form (designed to be taken rectally) you cannot use pill formed Paracetamol (Acetaminophen/Tylenol) rectally.
What is the function of the rectum?
The rectum is a muscular ring that is at the end of the large intestine. Its function is to keep the intestine sealed shut until the need to pass feces arises. When that need arises it assists in the moving of the feces out of the body.
The main function of the rectum is to act as a temporary storage site for fecal matter before it is eliminated from the body through the anal canal. As the food you eat passes through the digestive system, it is broken down and nutrients are absorbed in the stomach, small and large intestines. Fecal matter, which includes digestive juices, bacteria and fiber, continues to move into the lower portion of the large intestine -- the rectum. The rectum holds the feces until you push it out of the body, through the anal canal, by having a bowel movement.
The rectum is made up of muscular walls that are able to expand to hold fecal matter. With this expansion of the rectum, nerves in the area send signals to the brain that you need to have a bowel movement and muscles in and around the anal canal control the action. Adults and older children are able to control these muscles, relaxing them to release the feces from the rectum or contracting them to avoid having a bowel movement.
The function of the rectum is to hold the feces until it is eliminated from the body through the anal canal and anus.
- to collect the undigested waste of the body
- to eliminate it as feces.
How was the term latus rectum created?
The word latus rectum came from Latin, latus means 'side' or line and rectum means 'straight'.
Can a doctor tell when doing a rectum examantion if the patent is having rectum intercourse?
The anus is usually wider after intercourse, but this returns to normal soon enough.
I doubt this is what the doctor cares about though.
What should you do if you get a toy car stuck in your rectum without going to the hospital?
Going to the hospital is the safest and smartest way to get it out. Your only other options would be to try fishing it out or try to push it out with a bowel movement. But seriously, go to the hospital.
Do babysitters have to take rectal temperatures or give enemas?
I am 16 and I have had to a couple of times. Only once did I have to give a Fleets Enema to a kid. He was 11. The other kids were like 7, 9, and 12 that I had to take the temperatures on, and I only did it because their Moms said that they had a cold or something and I was told to it rectally only.
In a word, Bacteria. The bacteria flora that is present in the gut produces both methane and other foul smelling gasses. When you fart this comes out as bad smells which are actually particles of the gas from someones butt entering into your nose; GROSS! (I'm a doctor)
How many rectum does a grasshopper have?
1, This is used for collection of waste and excretion at a later time.
How do you enlarge your rectum?
Very carefully. The muscles around that area and the soft tissue can tear very easily.
Someone who is picky anal retentive?
A person who is described as picky or anal retentive tends to be excessively particular about details and exhibits a strong desire for order and control. They may have rigid standards and can become frustrated when things don't meet their expectations. This behavior often stems from a need for predictability and can manifest in various aspects of life, including organization, cleanliness, and decision-making. While such traits can lead to high standards, they may also create challenges in relationships and adaptability.
If something that looks like an organ comes out your rectum what could it be?
It is most likely a "prolapsing internal hemorrhoid" (a large rectal vein protruding).
This is common, but see a specialist promptly for treatment.
What can you do about a rectum prolapse to a dog?
Seek immediate veterinary care if you suspect your dog has a prolapsed rectum. It requires immediate attention as infection and inability to eliminate results quickly. The vet can do a less invasive procedure using a "purse string" suture, to restrict the opening and hold the rectum in place - the goal being to provide an opportunity for scarring to re-affix the rectum in place. Such a procedure is left in for a few weeks. A more invasive surgery can be performed to fix the problem; this may be tried if the first option has failed.
Is the rectum the exit for excrement or feces?
Excrement is the same thing as feces. Although it is arguable that excrement is the material after it is excreted from the body (as opposed to the material still in the rectum), the matter is the same. Also, it should be noted that the rectum is not the exit, just the final storage place before the anus, the true exit.
