large bowel obstruction

Colon Mass Symptoms, Types and Causes

The colon is the last part of the gut. It is the longest part of the large intestine. Most of us know the colon for being the place where stool is formed and stored. Sometimes this stool can become a hard mass. However, it is not the only type of mass that can occur in the bowels. Some colon masses can serious and >> Read More ...

Congested Bowels – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment of Congestion

The bowels, both the small and large intestines, have a constant flow of food, fluids and wastes moving through it. Overall the transit through the bowels is a long journey – the small intesine is about 20 feet (6 meters) long while the large intestine is another 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length. For various reasons, >> Read More ...

Blocked Bowels (Colon) – Small or Large Intestine Obstruction

The small and large intestine comprise the longest part of the digestive tract. It starts with the small intestine that starts from the end part of the stomach and ends at the anal canal. The small intestine is approximately 20 feet (6 meters) long and is coiled to fit within the abdominal cavity. The large intestine is >> Read More ...