 |
Home 
body parts
Intestines |
Intestines The intestine is a part of the digestive tract which goes from the stomach to the anus.
It’s all divided into small intestines as well as the large intestines. The small intestines can stretch about 6 meters and the large intestines can only stretch to about 1.5 meters. The small intestines are then broken up and they form the duodenum, the ileum and the jejunum. The large intestines are also divided but into 6 different sections, those are the sigmoid colon, the rectum, the transverse colon, the descending colon, the cecum and the ascending colon.
Both the large and small intestines have different roles to play when it comes to digestion. The broader part of the digestion system happens in the small intestine; this is where the majority of the food is taken in.
Water and emission of solid waste is managed by the larger intestine. Waste material, water and food move all the way through the intestines, this is done by the tightening of the intestines muscles. As the waste material passes through all the intestines, the water is removed, making it solid.
Diseases can be brought on if the intestines are functioning incorrectly. There are many different kinds of intestinal diseases and disorders, but the major problem ones are mainly Crohn’s disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. These can be very dangerous and need to be seen to by a doctor immediately.
Crohn’s disease is basically an example of provocative bowel disease. In most cases it will affect the ileum, or even affect the inferior of the small intestine, but it is possible that any area except from your knees down can be affected. Young adults are normally the unlucky ones that suffer from this, but it can happen to anyone of any age, and either gender.
Symptoms of Crohn’s disease can be anything along the lines of- Weight loss
- Bleeding rectum
- Sore anus
- Skin problems
- Fever
- Aches and pains
- Joint pains
There are numerous ways in which to treat Crohn’s disease.
Your doctor can recommend nutritional enhancements, medicines or surgery. It is crucial that you report this to your doctor as soon as you know of it, or if you think you might be experiencing the symptoms.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome will give you the following symptoms- Abdominal pains
- bloating
- cramping
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome will not do any permanent damage to the intestines; it is still extremely uncomfortable and painful. It can be overcome with diet, stress management and medications.
Sometimes it can get so bad that one will not be able to do their everyday tasks. In some cases the sickness can be cured in a couple of months where as sometimes the situation will only get worse.
|
|
| |
