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how does immobility affect the gastrointestinal tract?

Sent to Health Experts October 30, 2005 11:31 p.m.

what are the effects of immobility on the various sections of the GI tract?

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October 30, 2005 11:42 p.m. (11 minutes and 49 seconds later)

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It can cause the GI tract to slow way down too. This can cause constipation and even a bowel obstruction.

This is one of the reasons patients are encouraged to get up and walk right after surgery. That, and to prevent pneumonia and blood clots.

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