Possible Causes for altered bowel function Constipation Surgical correction is reserved for patients with large rectoceles that alter bowel function. 44 Treating Constipation During Pregnancy Constipation is a common problem in [web.archive.org] In IBS, patients have symptoms (eg, abdominal discomfort and altered bowel habits) but generally normal colonic transit and anorectal functions. [merckmanuals.com] Depression A depression in geology is a landform sunken or depressed below the surrounding area. Depressions form by various mechanisms. Erosion-related: Blowout: a depression created by wind erosion typically in either a partially vegetated sand dune ecosystem or dry soils (such as a post-glacial loess environment). Glacial[…] [en.wikipedia.org] Endogenous Depression Abstract We assessed the 8:00 AM ratio of free cortisol/18-hydroxy-11-deoxycorticosterone (18-OH-DOC) in 56 endogenous depressive inpatients and in 22 normal volunteers. A ratio higher than 40 was associated with a diagnostic sensitivity for endogenous depression of 75%, a specificity of 95.5%, and a diagnostic[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Reactive Depression BACKGROUND: The dominant diagnostic model of the classification of depression today is unitarian; however, since Kurt Schneider (1920) introduced the concept of endogenous depression and reactive depression, the binary model has still often been used on a clinical basis. Notwithstanding this, to our knowledge, there[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Diabetes Mellitus […] intensive or very loose glycemic control may contribute to the risk of falls in diabetic patients. However, studies on diabetes mellitus and the risk of falls have yielded conflicting results. Our objective was to investigate the effect of diabetes mellitus on the risk of falls in older adults by conducting a systematic[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Irritable Bowel Syndrome bowel function suggestive of IBS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] bowel function 41. [slideshare.net] […] are available, the algorithm will inform the decision-making process for a wide range of providers caring for primary care patients with abdominal discomfort or pain and altered [doi.org] Hypothyroidism Central nervous system (CNS) leukemia is a frequent diagnosis in pediatric acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML) and includes neural symptoms. However, CNS leukemia is rarely associated with central hypsothyroidism. A 2-year-old female with AML with MLL rearrangement presented with CNS infiltration. Laboratory tests[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Colitis 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 556.9 Ulcerative colitis, unspecified 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 556.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 556.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before[…] [icd9data.com] Obstipation Surgical correction is reserved for patients with large rectoceles that alter bowel function. 44 Treating Constipation During Pregnancy Constipation is a common problem in [web.archive.org] […] constipation still remains unclear and there has been no single cause found for functional bowel disorders, recent studies have found a role in the alterations of serotonin [doi.org] […] in history or physical examination suggest new onset neurological impairment) Reflexes present and of normal amplitude Abnormal reflexes Though the pathophysiology behind functional [doi.org] Familial Adenomatous Polyposis To describe the case of metachronous gastrointestinal stromal tumors in a proband with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), carrier of APC gene mutation in codon 1309. The physical examination, genealogical analysis and molecular genetic analysis of peripheral blood in 15-years-old girl with FAP and her sister, were[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Gastrointestinal Neoplasm BACKGROUND: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an innovative and promising procedure. However, ESD experience is mostly limited to Japan and a few countries in Asia. An appropriate training system should be proposed from Japan to promote a permeation of ESD technique. We conducted questionnaire survey to[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are frequently associated with altered liver function tests (LFTs). The causal relationship between abnormal LFTs and IBD is unclear. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Altered vascular flow has been proposed to mediate inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), although the role of endothelial dysfunction remains obscure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The purpose of our study was to assess endothelial function in patients with IBD. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Colon Polyp Gastric anisakiasis is characterized by abdominal pain located in epigastrium, often accompanied by nausea, vomits or even altered bowel function, if it affects the duodenum [scielo.isciii.es] The most frequent symptoms involve rectorrhagia, abdominal pain, and alterations in normal bowel functioning. [symptoma.com] The most frequent location is the stomach or the small bowels (3). [scielo.isciii.es] Pediatric Crohn Disease Considered a functional bowel disorder, IBS is characterized by abdominal discomfort and pain, associated with altered bowel function. [doi.org] Alterations in pulmonary function in inflammatory bowel disease are frequent and persist during remission. [doi.org] Alterations in the composition or function of this microbial ecosystem has been demonstrated in diseases such as athlerosclerosis, obesity, metabolic syndrome, allergy, diabetes [doi.org] Hyperthyroidism Please log in to edit this article. Edit German : Hyperthyreose, Hyperthyreoidismus, Schilddrüsenüberfunktion 1 Definition Hyperthyroidism means having abnormally high levels of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones, which are made by the thyroid gland in the lower front of the neck, regulate the body's energy. When[…] [flexikon.doccheck.com] Large Bowel Obstruction PURPOSE: There is an increasing evidence base to support the use of self-expanding metallic gastrointestinal stents. In patients with colorectal cancer, they are used as a bridge to surgery and for palliation. The purposes of this study are to assess technical success, clinical outcome, complication rate and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Metastatic Ovarian Carcinoma A rare case of metastatic ovarian carcinoma arising from intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is reported and the literature reviewed. A 49-year-old woman presented with ascites and a left pelvic mass. Optimal debulking surgery was carried out including a segmental resection of segment 5/6 of the liver. Histopathology[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Colorectal Cancer Oncol Rep. 2018 Mar;39(3):1063-1071. doi: 10.3892/or.2017.6176. Epub 2017 Dec 29. Abstract This study investigated the roles of Notch‑1 in colorectal carcinoma, to assess the mechanisms. The expression of Notch‑1 and its ligand-Jagged1 was detected in human colorectal carcinoma, colorectal adenoma, paracancerous tissue[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Inflammatory Bowel Disease Type 1 Considered a functional bowel disorder, IBS is characterized by abdominal discomfort and pain, associated with altered bowel function. [doi.org] Alterations in pulmonary function in inflammatory bowel disease are frequent and persist during remission. [doi.org] Alterations in the composition or function of this microbial ecosystem has been demonstrated in diseases such as athlerosclerosis, obesity, metabolic syndrome, allergy, diabetes [doi.org] Radiation Enteritis Certain chemotherapeutic agents can alter normal absorption and secretion functions of the small bowel, resulting in treatment-related diarrhea.[ 7 ] Examples of chemotherapy [cancer.gov] Postsurgical complications of gastrointestinal surgery affecting normal bowel function that may contribute to diarrhea include the following:[ 14, 15 ] Increased transit time [cancer.gov] and physiological alterations. [cancer.gov] Ulcerative Colitis Altered nerve function has emerged as an important pathogenic factor as IBS mucosal biopsy supernatants consistently activate enteric and sensory neurons. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] inflammation that alters the functioning of the intestine. [web.archive.org] BACKGROUND & AIMS: The causes of gastrointestinal complaints in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remain poorly understood. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Graves Disease Thyrotropin-producing pituitary tumor is relatively rare. In particular, concurrent cases associated with Graves' disease are extremely rare and only nine cases have been reported so far. We describe a case of a thyrotropin-producing pituitary adenoma concomitant with Graves' disease, which was successfully[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Adenocarcinoma of the Colon Colorectal cancer usually presents with alterations in the bowel habit. Less commonly, the presenting symptoms may be part of a paraneoplastic syndrome. Metastasis can occur by lymphatic or hematogenous spread, most frequently to the lungs and liver. We present the case of a 56-year-old man admitted with[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum OBJECTIVE: In this study, the impact of preoperative chemotherapy and radiation on the histopathology of a subgroup of patients with rectal adenocarcinoma was examined. As well, survival, disease-free survival and pelvic recurrence rates were examined, and compared with a concurrent control group. SUMMARY[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Peritoneal Adhesion Biomed Res Int. 2017;2017:9068647. doi: 10.1155/2017/9068647. Epub 2017 Dec 19. Author information 1 Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari Medical School, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy. 2 Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari Medical[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Partial Small Bowel Obstruction BACKGROUND: Nothing by mouth (NPO) is the standard treatment for small-bowel obstruction. Whether oral medications should be prohibited during treatment of adhesive, partial small-bowel obstruction is unclear. The goal of this study was to determine whether a combination of specific oral medications in adhesive,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Diverticulitis of the Colon Three cases of perforated diverticulitis of the transverse colon are added to 19 case reports in the English literature. This unusual disease entity is usually confused with acute appendicitis prior to operation and with carcinoma of the colon during the procedure. The cause of these diverticula is unclear, and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cecal Adenocarcinoma Synchronous development of gastrointestinal stromal tumors with other tumors in the digestive tract is relatively rare, and often occurs in the stomach. We report a 76-year-old woman, who suffered from the exceedingly rare synchronous development of small intestinal stromal tumor and cecal adenocarcinoma. The[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chronic Pancreatitis Pancreaticopericardial fistula (PPF) is an extremely rare clinical problem encountered in patients with chronic pancreatitis. The diagnosis should be suspected if a patient presents with pericardial effusion on a background of chronic pancreatitis. Significantly raised amylase in the pericardial fluid offers an[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mania OBJECTIVES: Mania can occur secondary to a medical condition and can be elicited by various pharmacological treatments, both in patients with or without a history of affective disorder. Antibiotic-induced mania or antibiomania is suggested to be a rare phenomenon. We reviewed the literature in order to collect[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
