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… A bowel obstruction happens when either your small or large intestine is partly or completely blocked. The blockage … into another part. This is called intussusception. In the large intestine, cancer is most often the cause. Other …
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… Test Overview A barium enema is an X-ray examination of the large intestine (colon and rectum). It may also be called a lower … to help find diseases and other problems that affect the large intestine. The colon is filled with a contrast …
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… (abdomen). This includes the stomach, liver, spleen, and large and small intestines. It also includes the diaphragm, which is the … made by the X-rays show that the stomach, small and large bowel, liver, spleen, kidneys, and bladder are normal …
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… Metamucil ease constipation by absorbing more fluid in the intestines. This makes the stool bigger, which gives you the … Stimulant laxatives change the tone and feeling in the large intestine and you can become dependent on using … Stimulant laxatives change the tone and feeling in the large intestine and you can become dependent on using …
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… intussusception? Intussusception means that one part of the intestine has folded into itself , like a telescope. This … lower part of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. The part of the intestine that folds inward … Any damaged part of the intestine is removed. If a large part of the intestine is removed during surgery, your …
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… for treating a bowel obstruction caused by twisting of the intestine (volvulus). The choice of procedure depends on the … is caused by a twisting of the sigmoid area of the large intestine, a doctor may try to straighten out the … Surgery is recommended for twisting of the cecum of the large intestine. Doctors may try several treatments. The …
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… Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are swollen veins at the end of the large intestine (anus). They are often external. This means they … Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus puts pressure on a large vein called the …
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… is done to help diagnose problems that prevent the small intestine from absorbing nutrients in food. D-xylose is … urine. Your doctor or lab will usually provide you with a large container that holds about 4 L (1 gal) . The container … a small, clean container and then pour the urine into the large container. Do not touch the inside of the container …
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… Risks Surgery Overview In proctocolectomy, the large intestine and rectum are removed, leaving the lower end of … colitis or Crohn's disease, or when holes form in the large intestine. Learn more Ulcerative Colitis: Should I …
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… ostomy surgery, what you eat will gradually change from a largely liquid diet to your previous diet. This change … them in your ostomy pouch. This is normal. If your colon (large intestine) was removed, you will lose more water, because …
