NS 1150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Rotavirus, Hemorrhoid, Aspirin
12 Sep 2016
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The colon (large intestine: reabsorption of water and ions, bacteria. Usually only place to get b12 animal products. Bile products: discard food residuals, amplifying cancerous characteristics of bile. Colonic cleaning ( removing toxins , clearing large intestine) Constipation: most common gastrointestinal complaint, causes of constipation. After exercise, (counterbalance) you relax, gi relax. Bulk forming laxatives: absorb water in intestine and make stool softer. Stimulates cause rhythmic muscle contractions/peristalsis in intestines. Stool softeners provide moisture and prevent dehydration. Lubricants grease stool enabling it to move through the intestine more easily: mineral oil. Saline laxatives act like a sponge to draw water from colon: insoluble fiber. Rotavirus, norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, viral hepatitis. Antibiotics, blood pressure medications, and antacids containing magnesium. Replenish water and electrolytes (the salts: potassium and sodium) Diverticula/diverticular disease: bleeding diverticulum pouches in the colon pushing against membrane, the wall becomes thinner.
