Title: What is the function of the rectum?
introduction
The rectum is an important part of the human digestive system. It is located at the end of the large intestine and connects the sigmoid colon and the anus. Despite its small size, it plays a key role in excretion and health maintenance. This article will combine the hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the functions, common problems and maintenance methods of the rectum in detail, and present relevant content through structured data.
1. Core functions of the rectum
The main functions of the rectum include:
| Function | illustrate |
|---|---|
| temporary storage of feces | Receives digestive residues from the colon and triggers the defecation reflex after accumulating to a certain amount |
| Perceive pressure changes | Senses the fullness of feces through nerve endings and transmits signals to the brain |
| Assist defecation | Works with the anal sphincter to control the excretory process |
2. Relevance of recent hot health topics
According to the data analysis of the entire network in the past 10 days, the following topics are highly related to rectal health:
| Ranking | topic | relevance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New guidance on early screening for bowel cancer | Rectal cancer accounts for 28% of colorectal cancer cases |
| 2 | Effects of probiotics on the intestines | Rectal flora balance affects overall health |
| 3 | Health risks of sitting for long periods of time at work | Increased risk of rectal varicose veins (hemorrhoids) |
3. Common rectal problems and statistics
| Disease name | Incidence (adult population) | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| hemorrhoid | 38.9% | Blood in the stool, swelling and pain in the anus |
| Proctitis | 6.2% | Diarrhea, tenesmus |
| rectal prolapse | 1.3% | protruding lump in anus |
4. Rectum health care recommendations
Based on recent medical expert advice:
1.dietary fiber intake: 25-30g per day, can be supplemented by whole grains and vegetables
2.hydrationhydration: Maintain a daily water intake of 1.5-2 liters
3.Sports protection: Avoid sitting for more than 90 minutes. It is recommended to move for 3-5 minutes every hour.
4.Regular inspection: People over 45 years old are recommended to undergo digital anal examination every year
5. Latest research trends
According to the latest literature in PubMed:
| research institute | Discover | Release time |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Medical School | Direct link between the rectal microbiome and the immune system | 2023-08-15 |
| University of Tokyo | New rectal temperature sensor for disease monitoring | 2023-08-18 |
Conclusion
As the "last checkpoint" of the digestive system, the health of the rectum directly affects the quality of life. Recent health trends show that as bowel cancer becomes younger and younger (the incidence rate increases by 2% per year for those aged 20-39), more attention needs to be paid to rectal health. It is recommended to establish a scientific intestinal health management plan by combining the structured data and maintenance methods in the article.
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