Possible Causes for borborygmi Acute Gastroenteritis […] conditions Physical findings may include the following: Dehydration (primary cause of morbidity and mortality) Malnutrition (typically a sign of a chronic process) Abdominal pain Borborygmi [emedicine.medscape.com] Lactose Intolerance Diarrhea and borborygmi were mostly associated with LM. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lactose intolerance related to primary or secondary lactase deficiency is characterized by abdominal pain and distension, borborygmi, flatus, and diarrhea induced by lactose [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] LI was found in 81% of RAP children with abdominal pain most frequently, followed by nausea, bloating, diarrhea, borborygmi, and flatulence. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Esophagitis Esophagitis is an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. If left untreated, this condition can become very uncomfortable, causing problems with swallowing, ulcers, and scarring of the esophagus. In some instances, a condition known as Barrett's[…] [webmd.com] Intestinal Obstruction Physical examination typically shows a distended abdomen with loud borborygmi. There is no tenderness, and the rectum is usually empty. [msdmanuals.com] Examination revealed hyperactive bowel sounds with scant fecal matter on rectal examination. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] tympanic, peristaltic waves, hypoactive or hyperactive bowel sounds, distention, localized tenderness Borborygmi, peristaltic waves, high-pitched bowel sounds, rushes, distention [intranet.tdmu.edu.ua] Food Allergy Reported food-related symptoms of patients may sometimes be misleading. A correct delineation of food-induced symptoms is often difficult and various differential diagnoses have to be considered. We report on two cases of food-induced, predominantly respiratory symptoms (in one case life-threatening) in children[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Recurrent Small Bowel Obstruction Physical examination typically shows a distended abdomen with loud borborygmi. There is no tenderness, and the rectum is usually empty. [msdmanuals.com] Diagnosis: Factors predicting Bowel Obstruction History of prior surgery Constipation history Age over 50 years Vomiting Abdominal Distention Hyperactive bowel sounds X. [fpnotebook.com] Signs Vital Sign s: Dehydration vs SIRS Criteria ( Sepsis ) Sinus Tachycardia Hypotension Bowel sounds Initial: High pitched, hyperactive bowel sounds Later: Hypoactive or [fpnotebook.com] Infantile Gastroenteritis Associated clinical manifestations are nausea, vomiting, fever anorexia, distention, tenesmus (straining on defecation), and borborygmi (hyperactive bowel sounds). [rnpedia.com] Assess for abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, hyperactive bowel sounds, frequency, urgency, and loose stools. [nurseslabs.com] Assessment Patient may manifest Hyperactive bowel sounds Audible borborygmi Passage of loose liquid watery stools for more than 3 times Poor skin turgor Dehydration Dry lips [rnpedia.com] Small Bowel Obstruction Physical examination typically shows a distended abdomen with loud borborygmi. There is no tenderness, and the rectum is usually empty. [msdmanuals.com] Diaphragmatic Hernia Abstract Posttraumatic diaphragmatic hernia is a rare cause of large bowel obstruction, and can present weeks or years after the initial trauma. Herein, we report the case of a 28-year-old man who presented with signs and symptoms of bowel obstruction nine months after he had a stab wound to his left chest.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Malabsorption Syndrome […] the pathophysiologic basis for signs, symptoms and treatment.Clinical PictureThe malabsorption syndrome is characterized by weight loss, anorexia, abdominal distention, borborygmi [nejm.org] Additional components of the history may include flatulence, bloating, borborygmi. Abdominal pain might be reported but is less common in most malabsorption syndromes. [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] Aerophagy Three children with pathologic childhood aerophagy are described. This entity is characterized by progressive abdominal distension during the day, non-distended abdomen in the morning, and visible air swallowing. The condition is usually self-limited, and treatment is symptomatic and by reassurance. Early recognition and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Large Bowel Obstruction Gastroenterology / Surgery 27 Jun, 2017 0 Tom Leach Introduction Symptoms are more gradual in onset There are often loud borborygmi (normal bowel sounds) Rectum is usually [almostadoctor.co.uk] Physical examination typically shows a distended abdomen with loud borborygmi. There is no tenderness, and the rectum is usually empty. [merckmanuals.com] Obstipation ‘Cramping pain, little vomiting, constipation and obstipation, distension, loud borborygmi and little loss of electrolytes.’ [en.oxforddictionaries.com] Toddler's Diarrhea Abstract Toddler's diarrhea may be an allergic disease and its recurrences can be avoided with education to "internal spontaneity" in feeding, i.e., by education to a limited and reproducible decrease in eating incentives at the onset of meals. Serum IgE was thus investigated in 16 experimental children in a random[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is defined as abdominal discomfort or pain associated with altered bowel habits for at least three days per month in the previous three months, with the absence of organic disease. In North America, the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome is 5 to 10 percent with peak prevalence from 20[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Partial Small Bowel Obstruction Physical examination typically shows a distended abdomen with loud borborygmi. There is no tenderness, and the rectum is usually empty. [merckmanuals.com] Diagnosis: Factors predicting Bowel Obstruction History of prior surgery Constipation history Age over 50 years Vomiting Abdominal Distention Hyperactive bowel sounds X. [fpnotebook.com] Physical Exam Physical examination findings include: abdominal distension (more prevalent in distal obstructions), hyperactive bowel sounds (early), or hypoactive bowel sounds [saem.org] Diverticular Abscess bowel sounds Absent bowel sounds (perforation) Generalized abdominal pain with rebound and guarding (perforation) Urinary tract findings (colovesicular/colovaginal fistula [emedicine.medscape.com] […] physical examination, the following may be found: Localized abdominal tenderness Abdominal distention Tympanic abdomen to percussion A tender mass (abscess formation) Hypo- or hyperactive [emedicine.medscape.com] Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS Intestinal hypermotility with borborygmi, cramping, and explosive diarrhea may accompany the episodic flushes. [enotes.tripod.com] Volvulus bowel sounds High rate of mortality, particularly in older patients ( Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2013;17:127 ) Radiology description Dilated loops of intestine Volvulus may [pathologyoutlines.com] Physical examination typically shows a distended abdomen with loud borborygmi. There is no tenderness, and the rectum is usually empty. [merckmanuals.com] […] gastrointestinal torsion) Etiology Potentially due to adhesions from prior surgery Clinical features More common in men Patients typically demonstrate abdominal pain, distension, hyperactive [pathologyoutlines.com] Disaccharidase Deficiency “These include bloating, diarrhea, and sometimes borborygmi, more commonly known as stomach rumbling.” [education.questdiagnostics.com] An affected adult may have watery diarrhea, bloating, excessive flatus, nausea, borborygmi, and abdominal cramps after ingesting lactose. [merckmanuals.com] Insulinoma BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Since our previous study in 2006, several new modalities for localization of cause of endogenous hyperinsulinemic hypoglycaemia such as multiphasic computed tomography (CT), multiphasic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), intraoperative ultrasound, and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening emergency. The complications are high by the time of diagnosis in most cases and therefore only few data on primary percutaneous intervention with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and stenting in AMI are available. We present the case of an[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Graft-versus-Host-Disease bowel sounds may accompany secretory diarrhea of acute GVHD; in severe ileus, the abdomen is silent and appears distended Neuromuscular – Findings of myasthenia gravis, polymyositis [emedicine.medscape.com] […] buccal and labial mucosae in chronic GVHD Pulmonary – Prolonged expiratory breathing phase (wheezes) from bronchiolitis obliterans GI – Diffuse abdominal tenderness with hyperactive [emedicine.medscape.com] Salmonella Infection Salmonella infections are not very uncommon. The source generally has to be looked for in food. The syndrome concerns mostly gastro-enteritis. We present a 17-year-old girl with sepsis caused by splenic abscesses which was successfully treated with splenectomy and antibiotics. After analysis (blood and surgical[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Salmonella Food Poisoning Abstract Evidence on the extent of the part played by infected hens' eggs in causing salmonella food-poisoning is inconclusive. The role of freshly cooked shell eggs is currently much exaggerated. Prevention should be sought through improved catering practices and kitchen hygiene, and attempts to eradicate[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by mucocutaneous melanin pigmentation and gastrointestinal (GI) tract hamartomatous polyps and an increased risk of malignancy. In addition to polyposis, previous studies have reported increased risk of GI and extraGI[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Viral Gastroenteritis BACKGROUND: Viral gastroenteritis is common, especially in young children. In adults, particularly amongst the elderly, it can lead to outbreaks at a time when demands on clinical services are at their peak. AIM: To evaluate seasonal screening of young children and elderly patients with suspected viral gastroenteritis[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Short Bowel Syndrome To report our experience with the first series of serial transverse enteroplasty operations (a novel bowel-lengthening procedure for patients with short bowel syndrome). DESIGN. Case series. A tertiary paediatric surgery referral centre in Hong Kong. Four patients with short bowel syndrome aged 11 months to 14[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is an acute-onset and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can be caused by numerous allergic triggers including stinging insects. This review focuses on recent advances, natural history, risk factors and therapeutic considerations. Recent work suggests that concerns over insect allergy[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
