My Grandma had a large cancer removed from her ascending colon about a year ago. Several lymph nodes contained cancer also. She had no evidence that it had spread anywhere else – liver , lungs and bones were scanned before the surgery. The oncologist felt that she was too medically fragile to get chemotherapy because she had 2 strokes right after the surgery. Now the cancer has come back in her abdomen. It is in her liver, but also spread all around the abdomen and is producing a lot of fluid. Is there any hope that she can be cured? If not, how long does she have to live? She is 91.

I need help on the "Arsenal Gear-Jejunum" room: one of the rooms where Raiden is naked and the Colonel is saying weird stuff. I need to get out of the room and move on to the next rooms without going to the "Arsenal Gear-Ascending Colon" room because once you get in there, you can’t get out, or there’s probably some crawlspace that I can’t see, but anyway please help.

P.S. If you can, can you also explain why the hell is a Japanese woman on the radar when you spend some time in the "Ascending Colon" room?

P.S.S. Warn me also if there are other rooms similar to my situation after that room

I’m 14 year old male, and I am not obese or anything.
Note that I have minor IBS symptoms but I’m not sure about this one.
When I press on the lower right part of my abdomen (about 3 inches above your right leg) I feel some sort of thing when I push on it and it makes a little vibration in my abdomen, It’s not a lump but it feels like muscle and I think it is my appendix.

Does anyone else get that feeling of when you push down on the right part of the lower abdomen it makes a minor vibration in your stomach, Or is it just me with IBS.
I went to my GP and from my description of symptoms he said it was IBS but I haven’t been tested for it. I think it is the start of the ascending colon as it feels like it.
You have to go right deep as I am pretty skinny to.

I doubt this is colon cancer as I have no family history of it, I don’t smoke or drink, I’m not sure if I have any polyps either.

I also have a very very very minor stomach ache, you barely notice it.
Hope someone tells me what it is,
Jack.
Ok, my stomach doesn’t vibrate. A little vibration occurs of where I pushed.

I had a bowel prep for a colonoscopy and my stool came back clear, however when i had the colonoscopy there was a lot of semi-liquid stool in the ascending colon and the cecum. Do you have any thoughts on what this could mean?

1. descending colon
2. ascending colon
3. sigmoid colon
4. ileocecal valve
5. rectum
6. transverse colon
7. cecum
8. anus

1. 4, 7, 2, 1, 6, 3, 5, 8

2. 4, 7, 2, 6, 1, 5, 3, 8

3. 4, 7, 1, 6, 2, 3, 5, 8

4. 4, 7, 6, 2, 1, 3, 5, 8

5. 4, 7, 2, 6, 1, 3, 5, 8

Place in order the pathway that ingested food follows through the digestive system.

1. Anus
2. Anal Canal
3. Ascending Colon
4. Cardiac Orifice
5. Cecum
6. Descending Colon
7. Duodenum
8. Esophagus
9. Ileocecal Valve
10. Ileum
11. Jejunm
12. Left Colic Flexure
13. Mouth
14. Pharynx
15. Pyloric Sphincter
16. Rectum
17. Right Colic Flexure
18. Sigmoid Colon
19. Stomach
20. Transverse Colon

Any help would be appreciated. THANK YOU!!!

Tuesday evening I was sick with a stomach virus. I was vomiting and had diarrhea. I slept through the night and felt better the next morning although I still had diarrhea. Over that Wednesday and Thursday I felt better but Friday the vomiting and diarrhea came back full force. I again handled it and come Saturday felt better. Sunday though it all came back and I decided to go to the ER. They drew blood and took X-Rays. They admitted me with an ileus (a type of bowel obstruction caused by dehydration). I spent the night at the hospital with constant fluids being given to me through an IV. The next morning the diarrhea started to dissipate and the vomiting was gone. I was discharged and told to rest and take it easy for a few days. Now today I feel better. The diarrhea is gone but I’m a bit constipated. No vomiting. I have a sharp pain in my right side at the ascending colon that comes and goes. It seems to feel better if I change positions. I’m guessing it’s due to my week filled with abdominal stress but I’m also worried about the possibility of colon cancer or something. Woudn’t they have been able to see a tumor or blockage with the X-Ray. I have no blood either in my stool. In the hospital I was given red jello which a few hours later my stool was orange looking. The doctor didn’t think it was anything to worry about and all my stools since then have been normal in color. Wow personal. Anyways since leaving the hospital I’ve been staying hydrated and I’m wondering if maybe I’m upsetting my colon by not eating enough. In the past day I’ve had a few crackers and a very small meal. I’ve drank 2 sprites, an apple juice, 3 powerades, and some tea as well as three bags of the IV fluid pumped into me. My only symptom is the slight pain in my side so I’m not thinking colon cancer. Could I just be depriving myself of the foods I need. Any advice would be nice. Just wondering if anybody else has had this problem and if anybody knows if a tumor would’ve been noticeable on an X-Ray in the colon.

A.Ascending colon
B.Transverse colon
C.Descending colon
D.Appendix vermiformis

After having a right hemicolectomy, due to necrotizing enteritis, how long will it normally take for the patient’s bowel movements to return to a normal consistency, and are there dietary considerations that need to be addressed? This particular patient had 60 CM of Ascending Colon and 7 CM of Cecum and the Ileocecal valve removed, and the bowel reconnected. The patient was experiencing severe diarrhea and vomiting, Abdominal CT showed eschemic bowel and gas bubbles in the colon wall, and resection performed. Pathology showed necrotizing enteritis, but the pathogen remains unidentified. Patient was negative for C. Diff on multiple stool samples. Patient continues to have diarrhea 5 weeks post-surgery.

1.Which of the following statements about water-soluble vitamins is NOT true?
An example is vitamin A, found in yellow colored vegetables.
An example is folic acid, found in liver.
An example is riboflavin, found in milk products.
They are continuously excreted with the urine.

2.From ingestion to elimination, which list is NOT in the correct order?
mouth, pyloric sphincter, duodenum, cecum
esophagus, stomach, jejunum, ileum
pharynx, stomach, cecum, ileum
esophagus, pyloric sphincter, jejenum, ascending colon

Many things can stimulate the vomit reflex including irritation, overextension of the stomach and various chemicals.

•True
•False

Most of the nutrients have been absorbed from the chyme by the time it reaches the:

•••pyloric region of stomach.
•••ascending colon.
•••duodenum.
•••jejunum.
•••cardiac region of stomach.

Which of the following are absorbed into lacteals?

•amino acids
•triglycerides
•monosaccharides
•nucleic acids
•all of these

I’ve been dealing with these weird symptoms: dizziness, foggy brain, discomfort on my right side (ascending colon?), diarrhea (off and on), blood pressure a little elevated since it all started for about a year. It gets worse with my period. It all started with a trip to the ER because I had what they called a vasovagal reaction (very full stomach) and then an anxiety attack. My pulse was 125 at the time. I went to a cardiologist and everything checked out. I went to an internal medicine dr and he did blood work and everything was fine. Went to my gyn, more blood work and all hormones were fine. Had ultrasound and upper endoscopy, all fine. They found my gallbladder wasn’t working right and they took it out in Oct. 07. Last month dx with IBS but the symptoms don’t fit exactly. The symptoms are as I stated above + right sided sensation of my internal organs and tiredness. Now I have a weird taste in my mouth and a sore throat. No acid refux though. Could this really be only anxiety?

31 y/o female presents with chief complaint of right groin pain which extends to midline pelvis down to inner thigh. Symptoms are generally mild until patient drives, sits, or stands 30 minutes or longer. Patient states onset has been about 3 months ago and is now progressively getting worse. No trauma or injury noted by patient. Pain is better when patient lays down on other hip, but does not completely diminish.

Patient past surgical history: Complete hysterectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy

Patient medical history: mild Fibromyalgia, chronic sinusitis, appendicitis, Gall bladder EF=14%, "malfunctioning uterus", superficial blood clot (pregnancy)

Patient family medical history: Cancer (bone, blood, lung, kidney, breast), Heart attack, DVT’s, anemia, HTN, hernia

1st office visit: Dr. ordered venous duplex and x-ray of right hip after ruling out hernia.

After both tests came back normal, Dr. ordered CT scan with contrast of abdomen/pelvis…results were pseudo finding of transverse ascending colon inflammation consistent with colitis.

After reviewing results of CT, physician had patient trial an oral steroid (Medrol Dose Pack) Patient’s symptoms became intensley worse on this medication. Initially, the upper groin/pelvic pain got better, but entire right hip "was on fire" where the patient stated that she couldn’t even stand having anything touch it including her underwear. As the medication gradually decreased the original symptoms returned at a gradual pace and the "fire" in her hip lessened as the medication dosage lessened.

2nd office visit: Due to the worsening effect from the Medrol, physician did pelvic exam and noted severe bone pain located at the top right of patients vaginal wall. Patient stated that there has been a dull ache there at all times since Feb 2009 and was made worse with sexual intercourse but hadn’t thought of that earlier. (no history of STD’s)

Pysician ordered full pelvic x-ray, basic lab workup, and MRI’s of hip and pelvis…all were negative.

Patient was sent to have a nerve conduction test and EMG…both negative.

Patient’s pain is presently worsening and she is now unable to drive longer than 10 minutes if pain was previously aggrivated and 20 minutes if not. Dull pain is continuously present but is made excrutiating when putting pressure on the pelvic bone itself. Pain seems to be worst in groin, vaginal, and bottom of the buttocks areas.

Things ruled out already: DVT, Hernia, bone infection, visible tumor, nerve entrapment, spinal and/or disc problems, arthritis, and referred pain

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what this odd presentation of symptoms could be? How about a next step suggestion? We are running out of options and we are 100% positive this is not "in the patient’s head". Any further insight and ideas are greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Pt is 5′3" and 134 lbs and has also had complaints of fatigue for about 1 year.
Thanks Douglas, for your input. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the issue. Was a great idea though!
Thank you Kathy. However, the oral steroid (Medrol) that was tried should have helped the pain if this was the issue. This medication is an oral substitue to a corticosteroid that is injected to relieve this type of nerve pain that isn’t fixed with manipulation. Therefore, the pt’s poor response to the Medrol trial would rule this out. Thanks again…was an interesting and great find!

I need the missing artery. Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. I will give 10 points.

1.) Abdominal Aorta, ____________, ascending colon
2.) Abdominal Aorta, ____________, descending colon
3.) Internal carotid, ___________, eye
4.) External carotid, ____________, lips
5.) Brachiocephalic,_____________, external carotid
6.) Subclavian, ___________, basilar artery.

You dont have to help, but I have done 35 of these already and I am mentally drained. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!!!
I am to football love

The debate on this site between creationists and evolutionists is getting nowhere. What us as creationists are trying to prove is not that evolution does not happen, only that there are very few evolutionists on this site really knowing what evolution is. The message we are trying to propagate is that believing in evolution (all excl. micro evolution) is a religion the same as Christianity is a religion, the same as Buddhism, Islam etc.
Evolutionists have absolutely no facts to substantiate there theory, many commonly believed facts or evidence simply don’t exist or has been proven wrong on numerous occasions. Many believe in evolution on common perception and hearsay alone, if this is an important matter to any of you (creationist and evolutionist) please go and research the facts. As a creationist we realize that when reaching bottom line facts we cannot “prove” that God created everything in 6 literal 24-hour days, but not anymore than evolutionists can “prove” it was millions of years, hence why we say “believing” in evolution is a religion. If for example a pastor in a Christian church told me that Jesus had a brother I would go and search the scriptures to find the truth for myself, that’s what believing my religion is all about – finding the truth. The same can be said for evolutionists who read in science journals or watch national geographic, for example that vestigial organs like the human appendix serves no purpose – go and investigate the facts, science recently discovered that man needs this organ; it is not useless after all. It helps protect you from gastrointestinal problems in the lower ascending colon. The appendix is now known to be an important part of what is called the reticulo-endothelial system of the body. Like the tonsils, the appendix fights infection. According to *Science News, March 20, 1971, both the tonsils and appendix are now believed to guard us against Hodgkin’s disease. Anyway, if the appendix truly is “proof” for evolution then we ought to be able to trace our ancestors through the appendix in a direct line! In addition to man, which animals have an appendix? Here they are: rabbits, apes, wombats, and opossums! Take your pick: all four are totally different from each other. Which one descended from which? Oh, the evolutionist will say, we descended from the ape. Well, did it descend from the wombat?
Evolutionists rely on fossil records to explain the past; they use circular reasoning in that they use the strata to date the fossils and the fossils to date the strata, using the imaginary geological column which does not physically exist, again, just a theory.
Theories for current evolution events rely on natural selection and mutations. Natural selection within a species may work fine,—but you have to have the traits to begin with! These traits may adapt (and adapting traits to new situations is not evolution), but the traits had to be there to start with. Although it occurs all the time within species, natural selection does not explain the origin of species or traits, but only their preservation and more careful use. You cannot select what is not there. If the trait is not already in the genes it cannot be selected for use or adaptation. Selecting which trait will be used (which is natural selection) is not evolution, for the trait was already at hand.
Mutations are random, wild events that are totally uncontrollable. When a mutation occurs, it is a chance occurrence: totally unexpected and haphazard. The only thing we can predict is that it will not go outside the species and produce a new type of organism. This we can know as a result of lengthy experiments that have involved literally hundreds of thousands of mutations on fruit flies and other small creatures. Evolution requires purposive changes. Mutations are only chance occurrences and cannot accomplish what is needed for organic evolution.
In closing, a basic principle of evolution for over a century has been the theory of uniformitarianism, which teaches that "all things continue as they were from the beginning", for you that believe this I suggest reading 2 Peter 3:3-7.

1. The ascending colon is _______ to the urinary bladder.

2. The heart is ________ to the liver.

3. The esophagus is ________ to the trachea.

I think the answers are lateral, superior, and superior, but I’m not sure….could one of them be medial….if not could u give me an example using medial…….if you know, please help…I need this by tonight if possible….i promise 10 to the best answer…thank you much.

Back in july I had a yearly female checkup and I mentioned to her at the time that I had been experiencing some dull pain in my right lower abdomen, bloating in my belly and showed her some stretch marks that had developed over the area that was. I also mentioned that I had been feeling bone tired and a little lethargic, She was more concerned thought that both of my legs were very swollen–I hadn’t even noticed that. She tested me for diabetes and told me I should see my gp if i was still not feeling well. I didn’t even think of mentioning that I’d been having issues with my movements. I thought if anything I had an ovarian cyst. The tests for diabetes came back normal and I didn’t really give it any more thought.

Flash forward to the beginning of November and I had what I thought was a stomach flu that just would not go away–vomitting and diarrhea. I finally went to the doctor and repeated my story about the pressure in my lower right abdomen, and he got me in for a CT scan immediately thinking it could be an appendicitis. He called me a few days later and let me know that he wanted me to get in for a colonoscopy and was referring me to a gastroentologist because they found what looked to be a 2.5 cm "bilobulated Mass" near the cecum in my ascending colon. He was reluctant to answer my questions and said he thought it would be best if I saved them for the Gastroentologist. When I spoke with the Gastroentologist he started talking about something they saw with the small intestine (jejunum?) that he thought might be a duplication cyst on the left side of my upper abdomen. He seemed to not even be aware of the mass. When I asked about it he said that it might just be a problem with the CT scan and said he would have them schedule me as a priority but not an emergency. Well the first "priority" colonoscopy I could get was 12/15– a month later. I at this point was not worried, after all if it was really urgent they would have gotten me in sooner and the duplication cyst didn’t sound like a big deal. He did however want me to have a small bowel follow through done to check out the "duplication cyst" ASAP. When I went in for that test, the radiologist painted a different picture. He said that what they saw on the left side was thickening of the folds and was almost certainly NOT a duplication cyst. Then he asked me what I knew about the mass. I told him what I knew and he said that what they saw looked like it was on the outside wall of the colon, if that was the case the colonoscopy may not show anything which would mean surgery. He asked if I had been loosing wait which I had. I think that is when I started to get scared. I asked if they thought it was cancer and he said they can’t tell anything until they get a biopsy. That was 3 weeks ago and I still haven’t gotten the results for it and my colonoscopy isn’t for 2 more weeks. I emailed my doctors office but have not heard back. I’m afraid I’m overreacting to all of this and do not want to turn into a hypochondriac. I’m just so tired, achey and now the pain is different. I’ve never dealt with anything like this before and I don’t want to talke to my friends or family because I don’t want them to know how worried I am. Can anyone help me make heads or tails out of this, please?
Thanks for the responses. I actually received and email from the doctor and I got an earlier appointment – wed. The small bowel follow through was normal. And he ordered a ton of blood tests

In answer to your question Denisedds, those were actually two different things he saw–the thickening of the folds was on the left side. What looked to be on the outside of the colon was the mass they saw on the ascending colon on the right side. I am with Kaiser and have not actually seen the report myself–only what the different doctors have told me they don’t post those types of tests. I had blood work drawn last night and already have the results. Everything is normal except my sed rate which is high and my transferrin saturation which is low. Any idea if this means anything?

The mixed blessing with Kaiser is that they post results on line for blood work–think I’ll drive myself crazy trying to figure them out this weekend.
On a separate note–so sorry to hear about your cancer crossstitchkelly. I’ll keep you in my prayers. I hope your treatment is going well. I am experiencing very similar things to what you mention–No bleeding though. I’m holding on to that because the more research I do the more I am seeing that as a "hallmark" sign. Best of luck

Please help, I’ve been having aches on my right side for months. All tests "normal". Well I got a copy of my ct scan and did the 3d view and my ascending colon looks HUGE. It was never this big in previous scans. I know it is full of stool, but this is ridiculous, it looks like it might be putting pressure on my liver (I have elevated liver enzymes for some reason) Why did they say the test was normal? What can I do to fix this?

Here is picture: www.rumorpress.net/colon.jpg

tests done:

hida scan cck – normal 83% ejection
abdominal ultrasound – normal
ct scan with contrast – "normal"
colonoscopy and endoscopy – normal
hydrogen breath test – positive

I usually pass a stool at least once every 2 days, but it is definitely different than it ever was before. Any ideas for me to overcome this would be appreciated!

If feces move up the ascending colon and if I bother it by pressing on it, will gravity pull the food down to the cecum base and into the appendix opening? Will this cause appendicitis?

1: Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the digestive system?
liver

gallbladder

pancreas

spleen

2: Which of the following is NOT part of the reticuloendothelial system?
adenoids

Peyer’s patches

vermiform appendix

colostrum

3: The pancreatic duct transports secretions from the pancreas to the
stomach

duodenum

liver

colon

4: All of the following are substances found in pancreatic juice except
pepsin

trypsin

amylase

lipase

5: Bile is produced in the
liver

small intestine

pancreas

gall bladder

6: The final portion of the small intestine is the
ileum

duodenum

jejunum

colon

7: The first portion of the large intestine is the
colon

cecum

anal canal

rectum

8: Which of the following statements about water-soluble vitamins is NOT true?
An example is vitamin A, found in yellow colored vegetables.

An example is folic acid, found in liver.

An example is riboflavin, found in milk products.

They are continuously excreted with the urine.

9: Glucose is stored in the liver as
starch

fat

glycogen

ATP

10: From ingestion to elimination, which list is NOT in the correct order?
mouth, pyloric sphincter, duodenum, cecum

esophagus, stomach, jejunum, ileum

pharynx, stomach, cecum, ileum

esophagus, pyloric sphincter, jejenum, ascending colon

From ingestion to elimination, which list is NOT in the correct order?
mouth, pyloric sphincter, duodenum, cecum
esophagus, stomach, jejunum, ileum
pharynx, stomach, cecum, ileum
esophagus, pyloric sphincter, jejenum, ascending colon

of glucose in suspected tumor,,,which test has more credence? I’m waiting for another catscan, which by the way was where the "object app. 1/2 in. " was discovered after not being there one year earlier…I had colon resection performed on right ascending colon in june of 2004, have had good labs and 2 clear colonoscopies since…drs. want to wait until end of dec. for another catscan, any opinions???

I just need to know which term doesn’t belong in each group. It’s for anatomy, by the way. Thanks!

1) duodenum
cecum
jejunum
ileum

2) Ascending colon
Haustra
Circular folds
Cecum

3) Parotid
Sublingual
Submandibular
Palatine

4) Protein-digesting enzymes
Saliva
Intrinsic factor
HCl

5) Colon
Water absorption
Protein absorption
Vitamin B absorption

I need to find the missing arteries.

1. Pulmonary Trunk, ________, lungs
2. Ascending Aorta, ________, descending aorta
3. Subclavian, __________, basilar artery
4. Common iliac, __________, femoral artery
5. External carotid, ____________, lips
6. Abdominal Aorta, ________, ascending colon

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will given 10pts within 24 hours. Guaranteed!!

what does Ascending colon infarction and obstruction mean?
Also what does Torsion of Hepatic Flexure of the Colon mean?

I want to know because these are the two things that are on my brothers death certificate as his cause of death

Thank You for your Help