Gut loop

Definition An intestinal loop a piece of the intestine that runs in one twist. The small intestine is up to six metres long and runs from the stomach to the large intestine. It can be divided into duodenum, jejunum and ileum. While the duodenum is C-shaped in the upper abdomen, the jejunum and ileum form … Gut loop

Diseases of the intestinal loops | Gut loop

Diseases of the intestinal loops Pain in the area of the intestinal loops can have various causes. One speaks of intestinal pain or visceral pain if the pain originates from organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Possible causes are an irritable bowel, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and tumours of the gastrointestinal tract. In the case of … Diseases of the intestinal loops | Gut loop

Intestinal flora

The intestinal flora refers to the totality of microorganisms that colonise the human intestine. These include many different bacteria, as well as eukaryotes and archaeae, which make up the other two large groups. The intestinal flora only develops from the time of birth. Until then the gastrointestinal tract is sterile. The intestinal flora is very … Intestinal flora

Rebuilding the intestinal flora after antibiotic therapy | Intestinal flora

Rebuilding the intestinal flora after antibiotic therapy Antibiotic therapy is probably one of the best-known disturbance factors for the intact intestinal flora. Antibiotics not only kill the unwanted germs that have caused the acute illness, but also affect the beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract. Especially a repeated intake of antibiotics can therefore have a … Rebuilding the intestinal flora after antibiotic therapy | Intestinal flora

Test of the intestinal flora | Intestinal flora

Test of the intestinal flora Intestinal rehabilitation is particularly useful if there is a bacterial colonisation in the intestinal flora. To find this out, for example after a protracted antibiotic therapy, there are various test procedures. The most important test is the so-called glucose H2 breath test. This is based on the fact that bacteria … Test of the intestinal flora | Intestinal flora

Colon

Synonym colon Definition Colon The colon is a part of the human digestive tract. It is located between the appendix (caecum, not to be confused with the appendix, which is only part of the appendix), which connects to the small intestine and ends before the rectum (rectum). The entire large intestine (including the caecum) has … Colon

After

The anus is the ring muscle at the end of the intestinal canal. It is used to control the retention and discharge of stool from the intestine. Symptoms Symptoms that can frequently occur on the anus are on the one hand pain, which in many cases is directly related to the bowel movement and can … After

Anus

Synonyms Anus, intestinal outlet As a continence organ, the anus assumes an important function in mammals. Only through smooth communication between the brain and the various muscles of the anus can defecation be controlled in a targeted manner. However, this communication can be disturbed, especially in older people or small children. Furthermore, diseases of the … Anus

Anus praeter | Anus

Anus praeter An anus praeter (synonyms: artificial anus, enterostoma) is an artificially produced anus where the intestinal contents are drained through the abdominal wall. The creation of an anus praeter is always necessary when parts of the intestinal tube are diseased and have to be surgically removed. In addition, pronounced fecal incontinence may make the … Anus praeter | Anus