What is a Hartmann’s procedure? The Hartmann’s procedure is an operation where the surgeon removes part of the recto-sigmoid colon and the person undergoing the operation will have a colostomy formed (see diagram below). It is usually carried out as an emergency to remove the diseased part of the bowel which is causing a blockage or has a hole through …
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4th September 2019What does my pancreas do? The pancreas produces enzymes, which help you to digest food. These enzymes break up proteins, fats and carbohydrates from the food that you eat, into smaller pieces which your intestines can then absorb. Your pancreas also produces insulin, which controls your body’s glucose levels. What is pancreatic exocrine insufficiency? Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) means that …
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4th September 2019What is Bile Salt Diarrhoea? Bile salt diarrhoea is sometimes called bile salt malabsorption or bile acid malabsorption. These terms mean the same thing. In this leaflet it is called bile salt diarrhoea. Bile salts are made in the liver, and help to you to digest your food, particularly fat, as it travels through your small bowel. The bile salts …
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