Medical Large Bowel

Colon (Large Intestine): Function, Anatomy & Definition

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22134-colon-large-intestine

The large intestine is about six feet long — much shorter than the small intestine, which is 22 feet. It’s called the large intestine because it's wider — about three inches, while the small intestine is only one inch in diameter. What is it made of? Layers of muscles and …

Large Bowel (Intestinal) Obstruction

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Treatments for large bowel obstructions include: IV fluid replacement: IV fluids and electrolytes (sodium, chloride and potassium) treat dehydration. Medications: Anti-nausea …

Diverticulitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that describes disorders involving long-standing (chronic) inflammation of tissues in your digestive tract. Types of IBD include: …

Bowel disorders: symptoms, types, causes & treatment

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Bowel disorders affect the organs in the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as the small and large intestines. The intestines digest food and absorb vital …

Large Intestine Diseases | Colonic Diseases …

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Large bowel resection (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish Lower GI Series (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) …

Large Bowel Resection: Purpose, …

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A large bowel resection may be necessary to treat conditions such as: colon cancer intestinal blockages caused by scar tissue or tumors diverticulitis, which is a …

Large bowel resection: MedlinePlus Medical …

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Large bowel resection is surgery to remove all or part of your large bowel. This surgery is also called colectomy. The large bowel is also called the large intestine or colon. …

Ileus: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment,

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The large intestine, or colon, absorbs water and uses strong, wave-like movements to push broken-down food and waste to your anus so you can poop. When …

Understanding How The Bowel Works

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The large bowel (colon) is about 2m long and 6-7 cm wide. This muscular tube is made up of the ascending colon, the transverse colon and the descending colon which ends at …