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How's your gastro-intestinal tract? by Ann H. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 2:43pm Bowel movements - not a very 'sexy' subject for a blog posting, I know, but I couldn't resist reading an article entitled ' What your bowel movements are telling you about your health ' and I'm betting that you're tempted to read it too... Am I right? Read on »

FOLATE DEFICIENCY SECONDARY TO DISEASE OF THE INTESTINAL TRACT by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm BY FREDERICK A. KLIPSTEIN MALABSORPTION from the intestinal tract is a common cause of deficiency of folate and vitamin B12. Deficiency of either of these vitamins... to the use of folic acid antagonists or anticonvulsant drugs. Although some disorders of the intestinal tract can be associated with malabsorption and deficiencies of both folate Read on »

Small intestinal structure and passive permeability in systemic sclerosis by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm , which were mostly confined to the deeper structures, although in two there was a minimal degree of villous atrophy without epithelial cell changes. Passive intestinal permeability... for by impaired renal function, small intestinal bacterial contamination, or altered gastrointestinal transit. These results indicate that passive intestinal permeability is unaltered Read on »

Tumor in the Intestines may Cause the cat constipation by heru m. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 19 Feb 2011 12:39am When the stools of a cat are look very dry and small, may be it contracted a tumor in its intestines which prevents the feces from passing easily through the intestines and hence causing the cat constipation. You must take it to the vet as soon as possible. If it is still shows healthy signs, it is better to prevent any tumor from growing Read on »

Intestinal Bacteria May Cause Weight Gain by Dr. Gabe M. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 11:03am some people have types of bacteria that cause them to absorb more calories from their food. You have two absorption systems in your body. You absorb most of your food as it passes through your small intestines. Food that is not absorbed in the small intestine goes to your colon. The colon contains a huge colony of bacteria that work to ferment Read on »

Intestinal Worms Treatment by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm result in pain in the calves and weakness in the legs. Causes of Intestinal Worms: The eggs of these parasites are introduced into the human system through the medium of food... are transmitted into the body through undercooked flesh foods or foods contaminated by dogs. The real cause of intestinal worms, however, is wrong feeding. The eggs of these worms, taken Read on »

Intestine by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm How the Intestine Works The intestine is the lower part of the digestive tract. It extends from the stomach to the anus. The upper part, the small intestine, is narrow and intricate. It provides further digestion of food and absorbs nutrients from the digested food. The lower part, the large intestine, is wider and reabsorbs water from the digested Read on »

Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (false blockage) is a condition that causes symptoms like those of a bowel obstruction (blockage). But when the intestines are examined, no obstruction is found. A problem in how the muscles and nerves in the intestines work causes the symptoms. Pseudo-obstruction symptoms include cramps, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting Read on »

SMALL INTESTINE TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA by nitinsyal Patient Expert

Posted Thu 27 Aug 2009 11:34pm reasons like : Short Bowel Syndromes like : Gastroschisis Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Volvulus Aganglionosis/ Hirschsprung’s Disease Intestinal Atresia Other... transplant. However the type of intestine transplant depends on the cause of the intestinal failure and results of the medical examination. In intestine transplant, the blood Read on »

Intestine Transplant by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm for several reasons like : Short Bowel Syndromes like : Gastroschisis Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Volvulus Aganglionosis/ Hirschsprung’s Disease Intestinal... transplant, multi-visceral transplant. However the type of intestine transplant depends on the cause of the intestinal failure and results of the medical examination. In intestine Read on »