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Salivia/spit in the mouth, acid in the stomach.

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All of the abdominal organs would be affected.

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Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anus

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The inside of the large intestine is lined with a moist tissue known as mucosa. Essentially, that report specifies that your colon contained excessive amounts of mucosa; this mucosa was red, it was easily crumbled, and it was rough and grainy.

Your large intestine makes the shape of a square – apart from the bottom: it ends half way across and then goes downward. I’m sure you can find a picture. The transverse colon is the top line, the descending colon is on the right side, and the sigmoid colon is a small section along the bottom. The rectum is just above the anus, and stores feces before they are excreted.

The ascending colon is the left side of ‘the square’, and is the first major landmark in the digestive system after the ileum (the last part of the small intestine). The caecum is a little pocket between the ascending colon and the appendix. These were both ordinary.

You could find a picture on Google if you need more clarity.

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Break it down
Example
Google
Annular Lesion
distal transverse colon
splenic flexure

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How much fecal matter weighs depends on how much and what you eat. Also, if you eat sufficient fiber your waste matter will be heavier and larger. And no, intestines are not supposed to be constantly full. On average, you have about 4lb of fecal matter transiting inside your system, but yes, there have been cases of people who suffer from impacted matter and have up to 10lb of feces in them, some even vomit feces.

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All reptiles have them. Every single last one of them. But if you wash your hands after handling and cleaning their cage, there is a smaller chance you will catch salmonella. Good luck on yout paper!

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Necrotizing Enterocolitis…very bad stuff…what exactly is the question?

Interesting Maryn….because it sounds like he already went to a doctor and was diagnosed……and by calling people on this site “bozo’s”, you just called yourself that…..some of us really practice medicine, but have a little free time and come here to relax. Plus he still didn’t ask a question….

Chron’s disease is not a hole in the GI tract, it’s inflammation. Huge difference.

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Vets don’t really know about dog food. They just know about dogs more then food.

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Most likely it’s just constipation, but it really would not hurt to get it checked out. Tell your parents, that’s what they are there for! If you don’t go to the doctor, you may be dealing with something much worse later. Tell them. They would want you to.

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I can’t imagine how dangerous that would be. You’d be backing up feces into the small intestine. I don’t know that it’s even possible – they’re separated by a sphincter. What is it you want to get rid of in the small intestine? Digestion is still going on.

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I had a colonoscopy and everything was cleaned out. I felt no difference what so ever. I had no more energy after the colonoscopy than before. There are over the counter products you can use at the pharmacy that will clean you out. Just ask the pharmacist he/she can recommend the products you need.

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Why would you want to do that? That’s where most of the digestive processes take place and where nutrients are absorbed into the body. You’ve already been scammed into a waste of time colon cleanse, try to start thinking a little more critically.
Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colon_cleansing

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If you’re speaking of tea like the Lacy Labeau Super Dieter’ tea… Then your body soon becomes immune to teas like this and after a while, the affects of the tea won’t be as strong as when you first started out. It’s best to use moderation when doing so with these products not everyday. However, I have used the green teas and they seem to do fine with a couple of cups a day.

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They sell stuff for that called detox you can get at health food stores. Or you can try drinking a lot of juice and eating a lot of fiber.

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Colon cancer is also known as anal or rectal cancer. It is also often referred to as colorectal cancer. When tumors grow in the colon, this means that something is wrong with the large intestine. It may start from mild conditions such as fatigue, shortness of breath and irregular bowel movements. You may also experience some color changes in your stool, abdominal cramps and bloating. Colon cancer symptoms may not really be seen on a first-hand basis. You may only see it after a long time that it has been there.

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YOU MUST SEE A DOCTOR BUT USUALLY A SIGN SHOULD BE BLEEDING BUT ONLY A DOCTOR COULD TELL….

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You may want to look into Krohn’s disease. It usually presents itself in younger people, and a lot of the time it can develop into colon cancer. Gives you similar problems and issues.
Hope you don’t have either tho. Good luuck.

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No. The most important ‘symptom’ happens to be your age . . Cancer is often age specific, so colon cancer and cancer of the organs generally happen in older people. Colon cancer can occur in younger people, but it is rare . . So if you are having 8 out of 9 symptoms and you are a teen or young adult . .it is probably something else. However no one here knows what you are experiencing, so it is always best to go to a doctor and have it checked out. If it makes you feel any better . . Colon cancer rarely has symptoms . . That is why most older adults have a colonoscopy to check for nodules . . You can’t feel them until they are advanced.

Look at the following illustration that demonstrates how a nodule will start out tiny and grow . . It is only when the disease becomes large that anyone would notice symptoms.

Http://content.revolutionhealth.com/contentimages/cdr0000415501.jpg

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The only symptom of colon cancer that distinguishes it from routine digestive problems is unexplained and significant weight loss. If you haven’t lost a bunch of weight, its unlikely you have colon cancer. Something as simple as getting dehydrated from hot weather can cause bowel problems resembling colon cancer. Describe the symptoms to your parents and ask to see a doc if the symptoms are bothering you.

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The large intestine is where most of the water from digested food is absorbed. If it is overactive it can lead to constipation. If it is under-active it can lead to watery stool, and dehydration.

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Malabsorption of nutrients into the body

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Well, it is probably genetic. Someone of your ancestors has them or had them, too. I have them, and so did my mom, her dad, and so on.

Until you are old enough to have plastic surgery, and still want to get rid of them then, try a dab of Preparation H rubbed under each eye. I advise doing this only when you are going out, and not when you are just going to be hanging around the house because you gotta just love yourself sometimes.

Gary Sinise has these, too, you know and he is as sexy as all get out.

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First off you didn’t mention how much you are drinking at a time. It may not be the drinking that is causing the gas. After surgery, especially if it was lap, you have a build up of carbon dioxide from the surgery. This is not in your bowel as gas, it is floating around in your abdomen. You will need to walk to help your body absorb the gas.

If you are gulping or drinking rapidly, it may not be gas but rebellion from your pouch. You should sip water, but sip it very frequently. Your pouch is still healing and too much pressure from too much of anything in your pouch, can cause discomfort.

Don’t force anything, either upwards or downwards. Your pouch is swollen and the internal stitches are still fresh. Any pressure may not “pop” your stitches, but will not help you feel any better either. Plus the gas that escapes is very fragrant.

Keep in mind that everyting is not healed around your pouch. When you eat or drink, try small amounts at a time. This will also help you to know whether the food you are eating will be well tolerated.

I had my surgery 3 months ago and have lost 60 lbs. If you need to ask more questions you can join the Yahoo group that I am a member called Weight Loss Surgery Friendship & Support. They are a great bunch of people who constantly try to help with any problems by expressing their experiences. Good Luck.

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Vitamin B1 helps against problems in the intestines and colon. You can always get your nutrient levels checked out by the doctor/nurse. They will take a blood test to see if you’re low in any of them. PS: coffee medication, and excessive alcohol depletes (takes away) nutrition.

Things that sooth the digestive tract, the intestines, and the colon: 100% aloe vera juice, peppermint tea, and evening primrose oil (all sold at health food stores, if you can’t find them in your grocery store).

Eat healthy foods that are alkalizing (first thing in the morning, have a glass of water with 1 freshly squeezed lemon in it. Lemons are really alkalizing!!)

Go on a greens and vegetable juice fast… Google ‘Victoria Boutenko Green Smoothies’ for more information!

Sugar, sugar substitutes (aspartame, sorbitol, etc..), junk food, alcohol, chewing-gum, and anything else that’s unhealthy can trigger problems in the intestines!