Imaging perspective of intestinal function!

‘Bowel dysfunction’ is a common problem relating with abnormal intestinal motility especially among female subjects – leading to gastrointestinal disorder. This bowel dysfunction consists of abnormal bowel symptoms – constipation and/or loose stool. It is argued that stress is a predisposing factor to initiate this ‘bowel dysfunction’ – might be associated with imbalance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system function (autonomic nervous system). It is also suggested that improper ‘life-style’ such as abnormal food habit should also be a delicate factor. However, assessment of intestinal function (physiology and anatomy) can be a good predictor to set up appropriate medical management on abnormal ‘bowel dysfunction’. Radiological approach such as barium-swallow X-ray and/or ultrasound examination are important investigation procedures on this issue.