Defecation

wall. When the diverticula become inflamed, rupture may occur and leak into the peritoneal cavity, which can be life threatening if not taken care of by medical professionals (Marieb, Hoehn, 2013). Normally what would happen in the colon during defecation is that the feces would move into and distend the rectum and…

When I jump in the river and fit hit the river floor my stomach drops. When I step on the river floor it is almost as if it was quicksand pulling me down, but it is not sand. The muck touches my feet and it is comparable to stepping in my dog's defecation. It is disgusting! The…

procedure known as ingestion) to be conveyed to cells all through your body. Undigested sustenance in the small digestive tract moves into the internal organ (where a portion of the water is reabsorbed into the body) and is then removed from the body as defecation or…

yet bulging via the anus.  Mucosal prolapse encompassing only the internal lining of the rectum.  Complete (external) prolapse of the rectum. What causes prolapse? The precise cause is not identified. Possible reasons are extreme straining at defecation, a feeble pelvic floor and anal sphincter muscles or a deficiency of fixation of the lower bowel (rectum) to nearby pelvic structures. Rectal prolapse is six times more common in females than in males, but is not connected to childbirth. It is…

Stool Holding (Encopresis)- Overview- The encopresis occurs when the child resists the bowel movements, resulting in a compact collection of stool in the colon and rectum. This generally causes then loose stools in places unsuitable. Encopresis usually occurs after the age of 4, when the child has already learned to use the toilet. In most cases, encopresis is a symptom of chronic constipation. Less frequently, it may be the result of developmental problems or emotional. The encopresis can be…

Bradshaw and Hultquist (2017) explain that the purpose of small group activities such as discussion is to enable students to develop responsibility for one’s own learning progress, develop interpersonal skills, and to enable students to become more aware of their own emotional reactions and moral standings. In addition, it teaches students how to listen, to provide and receive feedback, to learn how to respect others distinctive views and expertise, enhances communication and collaboration,…

Blog Post #3: Where is all of this contaminated water at? Contaminated water is a big part of the illnesses spread in the world today. This water is somewhere in every city, every state, and every country. There are many third world countries that do not have any clean water, and most of the children in these populations die from the water that is contaminated. We need to figure out the source of the impure water so we can help these people who lose friends, family, and children due to the…

Hepatitis E may seem like a normal virus, and it is, but when you hear about how people have gotten the virus it is rather foul.... Let's just say it involves feces. Hepatitis E is a liver disease that has been infecting India since 2014. The main factor of contracting this disease is the faecal-oral route, this means that faecal is entering your mouth (in any way, shape, or form). This is not the only factor since the way they cook their meat (usually unintentionally) and a less vexing method…

constipation/obstipation, the primary due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Excessive grooming, mechanical obstruction (foreign body, parasites, intussusception etc.), functional obstruction (due to drugs or idiopathic megacolon), painful defecation, stress or reluctance to defecate, as well as metabolic diseases such as obesity and hyperthyroidism. This was a case of idiopathic megacolon, which resulted in obstipation. Parasite infestation may have contributed to this disease, as…

controlled by bodily cells. In this case the human body digestive system devours water, vitamins and chemical elements. The Human Digestive System goes through six steps of preparation; ingestion, digestion, secretion, absorption, propulsion and defecation. Ingestion is the process of…