The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in appetite, metabolism and the microbiome – and how to look after it better ...

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Small bowel obstruction (SBO) can present as an acute condition requiring prompt attention, where something blocks the normal flow of food and liquid through the small intestine [1], [3].

Too many bacteria in the small intestine, or The wrong kind of bacteria—species that normally reside in the colon—begin colonizing the small bowel, disrupting the bacterial flora [1], [2], [5].

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“My small intestine nearly exploded. Luckily for me I was in Thailand on my way back from Australia, so I spent a few days in a very good hospital .. and now recovering in luxury,” she added.