Proximal and Distal??

nyczooman
on 11/12/05 10:48 am - staten island, NY
I need some Info, Just for my inquisitive mind. lol I know that the difference between Proximal and Distal is the amount of intestine Bypassed, and that it effects absorption some How, but what else should I know about the difference between Proximal and distal? Albert
Nancy
on 11/15/05 12:07 pm - Kasson, MN
proximal they bypass less intestine and you can absorb more.......... distal they bypass more intestine and you are not able to absorb as much and are more likely to have dumping syndrome.
nyczooman
on 11/15/05 10:51 pm - staten island, NY
thanks for the info..
toroauntie
on 11/26/05 1:52 pm - Redondo Beach, CA
Distal also has a greater risk for vitamin deficiency if you are faithful because of the malabsorption. Take care, Robin
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