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In anatomy, the intestine is the segment of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus and, in humans and other mammals, consists of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine. In humans, the small intestine is further subdivided into the duodenum, jejunum and ileum while the large intestine is subdivided into the cecum and colon. [1]The structure and function can be described both as gross anatomy and at a microscopic level. The intestinal tract can be broadly divided into two different parts, the small and large intestine. Grayish-purple in color and about 35 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter, the small intestine is the first and longer, measuring 6 to 7 meters (20-23 ft) long average in an adult man. Shorter and relatively stockier, the large intestine is a dark reddish color, measuring roughly 1.5 meters (5 ft) long on average. We have different size intestines acording to our size and age. The lumen is the cavity where digested food passes through and from where nutrients are absorbed. Both intestines share a general structure with the whole gut, and are composed of several layers. Going from inside the lumen radially outwards, one passes the mucosa (glandular epithelium and muscularis mucosa), submucosa, muscularis externa (made up of inner circular and outer longitudinal), and lastly serosa.
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1. Canine Hookworms - A Look at Hookworms in Dogs
November 17, 2008
In addition to roundworms and tapeworms, canine hookworms are also common parasites. These internal parasites are about three millimeters long, but suck a lot of blood. They live in the small intestine and attach themselves to the walls using their teeth. Although these worms can affect grown dogs, they usually affect puppies and can be fatal in some cases.
Transmission
Hookworms can infect your dog in a variety of ways. Some dogs ingest them by licking or swallowing infected soil. The worms can also penetrate your dog's body through his skin. The mother can also pass them to her pup... (read more)
Author: Darrin Swain
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2. The Truth About Canine Roundworms
November 17, 2008
Canine roundworms are parasites that take up residence in your dog's small intestine and feed on bodily fluids and tissue. These worms, which can measure up to six inches, look like big pieces of spaghetti. They can be life-threatening to puppies and may also be transmitted to people.
Transmission
Most dogs get infected with these worms from their mother. An infected mother can pass them along to their puppies even before birth. Also, the larvae can travel to the mammary glands. This allows them to infect young puppies via the mother's milk. Dogs also become infected if they ingest e... (read more)
Author: Darrin Swain
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3. Four Common Causes of Feline Vomiting
November 17, 2008
Occasional incidents of feline vomiting is usually nothing to worry about if your cat otherwise appears healthy. Mild conditions can cause your cat to vomit, but it can also be a symptom of a more serious disease. Some of the common causes include parasites, hairballs, and infections. Let's take a look at some of these causes of feline vomiting.
Parasites
The first main cause of vomiting is an infestation of parasites. There are various species of worms that can live in your cat's stomach or small intestine. You may be able to see them in your cat's feces or vomit. It's best to get y... (read more)
Author: Darrin Swain
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4. Feline Worms - Three Common Types of Feline Worms
November 17, 2008
There are three common feline worms that affects cats. They include hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. These worms multiply as they live inside your cat. If there get to be too many, it can be life-threatening for your cat. Let's take a look at these feline worms.
Roundworms
Roundworms live in the same intestine and can reach up to five inches in length. Most cats become infected by coming into contact with feces or food. Queens can also pass them to their kittens through their milk.
These worms are relatively large, so they can easily cause an intestinal blockage as they mul... (read more)
Author: Darrin Swain
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5. Colitis - Treatment for Exasperation
November 15, 2008
Colitis is a spiky or steady pain of covering inside layer of the colon - our huge intestine or bowel. They cause inflammation and aching, called boils, in the pinnacle covering of the surrounding layer of the big intestine. Ulcerative colitis barely has an effect on the small intestine apart from the substandard part, called the ileum.
It is an inflammatory bowel infection, the common name for infection that causes exasperation in the small intestine and colon. It can be easier said than done to recognize for the reason that their signs are similar to other intestinal disorder and to one... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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6. Medicines and Drugs to Treat Peptic Ulcers
November 12, 2008
What is an ulcer?
An ulcer is damage to the inner lining (the mucosa) of the stomach or the upper part of the intestine (duodenum). A bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the main cause of ulcers in this area.
Antibiotics:- Several combinations of antibiotics kill H. pylori. Most of the medications are equally effective. However, for the treatment to work, it's essential that you follow your doctor's instructions precisely. Antibiotics most commonly prescribed for treatment of H. pylori include amoxicillin (Amoxil, Wymox), clarithromycin (Biaxin), metronidazole (Flagyl) or tetracycline... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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7. Is Crohn's Disease Curable?
November 12, 2008
Crohn's Disease causes inflammation in the small intestines. Crohn's disease usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum, but it can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. The inflammation extends deep into the lining of the affected organ. The inflammation can cause pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea.
Major symptoms of this disease is, severe abdominal pain often in the lower right area, rectal bleeding, weight loss, severe depression, anxiety, sores in the mouth etc.
There are many th... (read more)
Author: Sudath Wijesooriya
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8. Gallstones - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
November 11, 2008
Gallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Gallstones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball, depending on how long they have been forming.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Most people who have gallstones never experience any symptoms. They might never even know they have gallstones. However, a gallstone can leave your gallbladder and go into the passageway from your gallbladder to your intestine. If a gallstone gets stuck in that passageway and blocks it completely, you will have severe pain in the right upper part of your ... (read more)
Author: Peter rodrick
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9. Constipation - The Top 6 Herbs You Need To Know About
November 10, 2008
Constipation has been treated highly successfully with herbs for centuries.
In fact, all the great treatments for constipation are herbal. Some are strong herbs; some are mild. And the mildest is actually the best... as you will see below.
Herbs can help constipation in several main ways:
1. Some herbs provide bulk which help the stools pass more easily 2. Other herbs contain 'anthroquinone glycosides' which stimulate the peristalsis - earthworm-like movements of the bowel - stimulate bowel muscle,stimulate the peristalsis - earthworm-like movements of the bowel, help the musc... (read more)
Author: Robert Ralph
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10. The Best Colon Cleansing Product is Here
November 05, 2008
The Best Colon Cleansing Product Is Here
Many people would like to find the best colon cleansing product available. There is such a huge selection available, that it is best to use an approach which is well known by consumers.
Also, try and be sure the supplier will give you ample advice should you want it. A good helpline is all-important.
The most common reasons to use a bowel cleansing product are: 1. To help detox the body - for example in the New Year, or 2. Because of suffering from constipation.
1. To Help Detox The Body If the colon is sluggish, or if the 'bad' b... (read more)
Author: Robert Ralph
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11. Cold Sores - Prodrome
November 05, 2008
You may have read the word prodrome in connection with herpes. This is a phase of herpes outbreak. Let us find out about prodrome phase and also how knowing about this phase can help us in reducing the severity of the outbreak.
Herpes of both types- Cold sores and Genital Herpes is caused by herpes virus. Virus type HSV1 causes Cold sores. It is interesting to understand the behavior of this virus. When you get infected with this virus it does not cause sores immediately. It travels to the base of your intestine and stays there. After some days of getting infected, the virus begins multi... (read more)
Author: cd mohatta
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12. Where is Cholesterol Produced in the Body?
November 05, 2008
Contrary to what you may have heard nearly 80% of the cholesterol in your blood stream is made by your own body while the other 20% comes mainly from the food you eat. Your liver is the primary organ responsible for the production cholesterol in your body, although a small amount is made by the lining of the small intestine and the individual cells of the body.
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy, fatty compound that is a type of steroid. It is an important nutrient that is essential in the formation and maintenance of cell membranes, and in the production of the sex hormones progesterone, testos... (read more)
Author: Andrew Bicknell
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13. How can Ulcerative Colitis Cure Diseases
November 04, 2008
Ulcerative colitis is a fast or stable irritation of the membrane covering the colons of your bowel or large intestine. Colitis is the cause for frustration and aching disease known as ulcer, in the peak levels of the covering of the large intestine. Ulcerative colitis scarcely ever affects the small intestine apart from the lower part, known as the ileum. Colitis is a challenging bowel disease, the widespread name for ill health that grounds frustration in the colon and small intestine. It cannot be easily said than done to build a diagnosis for the motive that its caution signs are similar t... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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14. The Best Colon Cleanser is Here
November 03, 2008
Many people are looking for the best colon cleanser available. There is such a huge selection available, that it is best to use an approach which is well known by consumers.
Also, try and be sure the supplier will give you free professional help should you want it. A good helpline is all- important.
A herbal colon cleanser is most often embarked upon: 1. To help detox the body - for example in the New Year, or 2. Because of suffering from constipation.
1. To Help Detox The Body If the colon is sluggish, or if the 'bad' bacteria outweigh the healhy acidophiolus bacter... (read more)
Author: Robert Ralph
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15. The feeding of the 10 criteria
October 27, 2008
1. Dogs drink plenty of water Dogs at any time to drink cold water for drinking, and to changing the water often, the average consumption per kilogram of body weight per day for at least 60 milliliters of water, and the puppies, lactating female dogs, working dogs or hot climate, water consumption more More. 2. Changing food Dog's diet should gradually change, the transition to a week, so the animal taste, digestion and metabolism to adapt, and the dog's small intestine than-human small intestine in a better position to-eat food Bu able to resume its functions Used to digest the ne... (read more)
Author: Alex zhang
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16. Celiac Disease - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
October 22, 2008
Celiac disease affects the small intestine and slows the absorption of nutrients from foods. People who suffer from celiac disease have developed allergies to gluten, a protein that is found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten is used as a thickener in sauces, soups and ice cream and is the protein that helps bread rise when it is baked.
The main difference between a wheat allergy and Celiac disease is that with a wheat allergy, the afflicted suffers from unpleasant side effects and their energy is drained, but that is the extent of their suffering. A person with Celiac disease ends up havin... (read more)
Author: Sam Nickel
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17. Detailed Information on Mesenteric Artery Ischemia
October 20, 2008
Mesenteric artery ischemia also known as, mesenteric ischemia, acute mesenteric ischemia or chronic mesenteric ischemia. Mesenteric artery ischemia is a narrowing or impediment of one or more of the three mesenteric arteries, which are the main arteries supplying the small and big intestines. Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the intestine causes mesenteric ischemia. These arteries that supply blood to this area run directly from the aorta, the main artery from the heart. Mesenteric ischemia is caused by decreased intestinal blood flow that can be caused by a number of mechanisms.... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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18. Detailed Information on Microscopic Polyangiitis
October 19, 2008
Microvillous inclusion disease is a rare inherited disorder of the small intestine that is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. It is caused by a congenital lack of apical microvilli in the epithelial cells of the small intestine. Microscopic polyangiitis results in metabolic acidosis and severe dehydration. Pregnancy and birth are generally normal. Signs of microvillus inclusion disease usually show up within hours or days after birth; however, sometimes the symptoms show up later (around two months after birth) and are less severe. A baby might have severe, watery diarrhea that does... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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19. Gastric Bypass Surgery Instead Of Exercising?
October 20, 2008
Gastric bypass surgery is the medical term for stapling one’s stomach. The way this surgery works is by decreasing the amount of food that can be held in the stomach. You lose weight because you physically can’t eat as much without vomiting, due to the fact that the food bypasses a part of the small intestine which will decrease the size of the stomach. Food will leave your body naturally because you wont be able to readily absorb calories.
All over the world a lot of people are consumed with losing weight, and sometimes surgery may seem like your best option. Gastric bypass surgery has b... (read more)
Author: Anthony Horne
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20. Looking for femetone
September 30, 2008
You must have heard a lot about pelvic floor and its importance in women's pelvic function. Think of a set of muscles that maintain your urethra, bladder and intestine in the proper position. The voluntary urine and anal continence, equilibrium of the pelvic organs and the sensitivity during sex is also determined by these muscles. It is must to have good control over this muscle group for good health of your pelvic region. To make your pelvic floor muscles in the best shape, you must look for Femetone.
Wondering what Femetone is? Better known as Femetone Neuromuscular Stimulator, it is... (read more)
Author: Andrew Adler
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21. Living With Crohn's Disease
September 30, 2008
Living With Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is a physical disorder in which the inflammation of the digestive system occurs. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is from the mouth to the anus, becomes inflamed, especially in the area of the small intestine or the colon, causing an array of discomforting side effects. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has researched the potential causes of Crohn’s disease and have found that while more research is necessary as to the specific reasons behind the condition, the following are factors that may contribute to an individua... (read more)
Author: Peter Kent
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22. Information on Lymphocytic Colitis
September 29, 2008
Lymphocytic colitis, a subtype of microscopic colitis. Lymphocytic colitis is a type of bowel inflammation that affects the colon (large intestine). The appearance of the inner colon lining in microscopic colitis is normal by visual inspection during colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy. There are two types of microscopic colitis; lymphocytic colitis and collagenous colitis. In lymphocytic colitis, there is an accumulation of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) within the lining of the colon. In collagenous colitis, there is an additional layer of collagen (scar tissue) just below the l... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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23. A Study on Internal Parasites.
September 29, 2008
Found in a new report on Food Cleanliness Procedures. Intestinal parasites are internal parasites that live in the small or large intestine (colon). External parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and mites, live on the outside of the body. Tapeworms are usually beef, pork or fish variety. Tapeworms (Cestodes) are generally the largest of the parasites. These segmented worms, containing 50,000 eggs within each of its 3,000-4,000 segments, can release up to one million eggs per day! Tapeworms, pinworms, and roundworms are among . See some gross pictures here: http://www.GoodHealthIn... (read more)
Author: Leo Pierson
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24. Information on Leiomyosarcoma
September 27, 2008
Leiomyosarcoma [LMS] is a rare cancer. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma which is a neoplasm of smooth muscle. It makes up 7% of soft tissue sarcomas. Smooth muscle cells make up the impulsive muscles, which are found in most parts of the body: in uterus, stomach and intestines, walls of all blood vessels, and skin. It is therefore possible for leiomyosarcomas to look at any site in the body. It is however most commonly found in the stomach, little intestine and retro peritoneum. This area contains the kidneys, pancreas, and part of the aorta and inferior vena cava.
In infant, leiomyos... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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25. Information on Imperforate Anus
September 26, 2008
Imperforate anus is congenital defect in which the opening to the anus is missing or blocked. The anus is the opening to the rectum through which stools leave the body. Imperforate anus occurs in about one of every 5,000 newborns. It is somewhat more common in boys than girls. If the anus is missing, there is no outlet to release stool after birth. The intestine ends in a blind pouch, so your infant's stool, called meconium, remains in the intestine. This can cause vomiting and an enlarged or swollen abdomen. In some cases, the rectum may end high in the pelvis or it can end low, closer to the... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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