Description

Large Intestine Part of the intestine that is responsible for absorption of fluid and electrolytes. It comprises of caecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon and sigmoid colon. Predominant site of absorption of electrolytes and large quantities of water. Symptoms include into abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distention, vomiting, blood in stools, malnourishment, tenesmus, urgency, constipation, loss of weight and appetite. Common diseases include infection, ulcers, stricture, polyps and inflammation (inflammatory bowel disease). They can also be content of hernia.

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