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Colon

(Science: anatomy) also called the large intestine.

this structure has 6 major divisions: caecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum. The total length is approximately 5 feet in the adult and it is responsible for forming, storing and expelling waste matter.


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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

Hi. I have had the same problem for maybe 10 years. ( I am 35 years old). But right now i am trying a product called PHiLLIPS COLON HEALTH, I saw a commercial a few weeks ago about gas, constipation, etc.. this product is a probiotic supplement that replenishes the good bacteria when ...

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by milikat
Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:35 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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Stomach bloating and weight gain

It has been awhile. Had my colonoscopy which really wasn't all that bad. Just drinking the sickening colyte was the worst. It came back all normal. My Dr. has decided we are going to look at IBS as the problem. I will see him again in ...

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by Momofthree
Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:28 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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Stomach bloating and weight gain

... will try and wait patiently until Wed. when I have the Colonoscopy and see if they find anything. I still believe there is something wrong with my colon or gall bladder that is causing these symptoms of faintingness and pain in my chest as well as the nausea and bloating.

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by Momofthree
Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:47 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... Someimes I put a warm compress on my stomach and it is better. I mostly have the pain in the lower left quardrant. My dr. said there is only colon there so now she has me taking fiber and a stool softner. I guess it helps but I still have the problem. If anyone out there gets a real diagnosis ...

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by cthomas
Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:24 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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Stomach bloating and weight gain

... breath test (Hydrogen test) to test for lactose intolerance...came back normal. The GI doc said she may have fecal matter stuck in her intestines/colon and said she needed to flush it all out. The doc put her on an aggressive Magnesium Citrate treatment consisting of two 10 oz bottles of Magnesim ...

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by Jennuan
Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:50 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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