Altered Bowel Function: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Altered Bowel Function

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

bowel function 41. [slideshare.net]

bowel function suggestive of IBS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] 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]

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]

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]

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 [dx.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 [dx.doi.org]

Food Intolerance

[…] syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that is characterized by symptoms of chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of an overtly [doi.org]

The irritable bowel syndrome is the most frequent and most important functional bowel disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is the most commonly diagnosed functional gastrointestinal disorder, accounting for about one third of gastroenterology visits. [doi.org]

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]

[…] in the intestinal flora that contribute to maintaining the good health of the colon.[97][98][99] FODMAPs are not the cause of irritable bowel syndrome nor other functional [en.wikipedia.org]

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]

Pediatric Crohn Disease

Alterations in pulmonary function in inflammatory bowel disease are frequent and persist during remission. [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]

Diverticulitis of the Colon

FODMAPs can produce certain digestive discomfort in some people, not only do they not cause intestinal inflammation, but they help avoid it, because they produce beneficial alterations [en.wikipedia.org]

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Type 1

Alterations in pulmonary function in inflammatory bowel disease are frequent and persist during remission. [doi.org]

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

93 cases of reactive depression have been followed up in order to investigate the long-term course of illness. By independent classification of reactive and endogenous depressions the authors agreed on diagnosis for 94%. Ten subgroups of reactive depressions are illustrated by case histories. It is of practical[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diabetes Mellitus

Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus usually present with classic acute symptoms of hyperglycemia. These include: Polyuria (due to osmotic diuresis when blood glucose level exceeds renal threshold) Thirst (as a consequence of loss of fluids and electrolytes by osmotic diuresis) Postural hypotension (due to[…] [symptoma.com]

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism presents with the following signs and symptoms: Cardiovascular The heart muscle slows down and contractility decreases therefore the cardiac output is also decreased. Bradycardia, decreased systolic and increased diastolic blood pressure, systemic hypotension and in some severe cases, pericardial[…] [symptoma.com]

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]

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is characterized by the early onset of hundreds to thousands of adenomas in the rectum and colon. Symptoms are uncommon until the adenomas are large and numerous causing hematochezia or anemia. Other non-specific complaints such as change in bowel habits, constipation,[…] [symptoma.com]

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]

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism usually begins slowly. At first, the symptoms may be mistaken for simple nervousness due to stress. If you have been trying to lose weight by dieting, you may be pleased with your success until the hyperthyroidism, which has quickened the weight loss, causes other problems. In Graves’ disease, which[…] [web.archive.org]

Large Bowel Obstruction

AIM: UK cancer guidelines recommend patients with colonic obstruction due to suspected malignancy be considered for stenting with a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS). Considerable variation in practice exists due to a lack of expertise, technical difficulties and other, as yet ill-defined features. This retrospective[…] [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 Carcinoma

Colorectal carcinoma, the commonest type of gastrointestinal carcinoma, accounts for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It results from a combination of genetic and environmental risk factors. The clinical features of colorectal carcinoma manifest due to the tumor itself or due to a local[…] [symptoma.com]

Graves Disease

Graves disease is an autoimmune thyroid disorder characterized by hyperthyroidism, ophthalmopathy and goitre. The autoimmune process in Graves disease is influenced by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. The signs and symptoms of Graves' disease include insomnia, tremor, hyperactivity, hyperhidrosis,[…] [symptoma.com]

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

BACKGROUND: Local excision of rectal cancer preserves anal continence, bladder function, and normal sexual function. However, local recurrence after excision remains a significant problem. To further define the indications for local excision, we analyzed possible factors predictive of recurrence after local excision[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Peritoneal Adhesion

Theranostics 2016; 6(2):204-218. doi:10.7150/thno.13907 Research Paper Lulu Deng1,#, Qin Li1,7,#, Guixian Lin1,#, Dan Huang1,#, Xuxin Zeng5, Xinwei Wang1, Ping Li3, Xiaobao Jin1, Haifeng Zhang6, Chunmei Li1, Lixin Chen4, Liwei Wang4, Shulin Huang2, Hongwei Shao2, Bin Xu1,2,✉, Jianwen Mao1,✉ 1. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of[…] [thno.org]

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]

Cecal Adenocarcinoma

The vast majority of uterine cervical malignancies are primary carcinomas, and secondary neoplasms that metastasize to the uterine cervix from a distant organ are uncommon. Although relatively rare, metastases to the uterine cervix from a primary colon cancer have been reported. We report a rare case of[…] [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]