INTRODUCTION DIGESTION is the process by which complex food materials are broken down into simple food materials. In Human alimentary canal mainly three parts are involved in digestion and these are a) Buccal cavity, b) Stomach and c) Small intestine. Mainly three types of foods are digested in Human alimentary canal, these are : a) ...
We sometimes hear of some people complain of experiencing stomach rumbling, distension, or passage of gas. In all likelihood, what these people experience can be associated with the condition called malabsorption. We know, of course, that the small intestine does the absorption of the essential nutrients needed by the body. But when something goes wrong ...
These three words bring up frightening images and dread in many people who know very little about them. I hope I can give you a little new information on this subject that will help you understand what an ostomy is and why it may be needed. An ostomy is a surgical opening that is created ...
The following information has been gathered and compiled through personal experience, while traveling, teaching classes that include T’ai Chi, Qi Gong, herbal information, martial arts and other health related subjects. The article also contains feedback from students and anecdotal information from readers of my columns. The following are my opinions and deductions from those sources. ...
A gastric bypass is a surgical procedure to help you lose weight. The stomach is stapled to make it smaller, and part of the small intestine is bypassed. The rest of the small intestine is then reattached to the new, smaller stomach. There is a small opening called a stoma between the stomach and the ...
The digestive system is a fascinating organ system of the body. It involves many organs to ultimately digest and absorb nutrients necessary for survival. This article will discuss the different digestive system organs and their functions. The digestive system is composed of the digestive tract and other accessory digestive organs. The digestive tract is a ...
Malabsorption syndrome is a complicated health issue, combing a difficult diagnosis with an often complicated, long-term treatment. Basically, it’s the failure of the small intestine to absorb the complete amount of fats, carbohydrates, minerals, proteins, and vitamins necessary for good health. The necessary nutrients for health are missing. The onset of symptoms can be slow ...
I came across a Web site for some surgeon in Mexico who does gastric bypasses and his FAQ. And one of the questions was, what can you eat after a gastric bypass? His answer? The same things you eat now, just in smaller quantities! I was shocked. I was horrified. So much so that I ...
Because of their immature digestive systems, it is not uncommon for newborns to spit up after feedings. When a newborn spits up, it is usually a small amount of the feeding, and it usually just rolls out of the baby’s mouth. Projectile vomiting is quite different from spitting up. When a newborn projectile vomits, the ...
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