Possible Causes for Electrolyte Imbalance, Hyperactive Bowel Sounds & Rice Water Stool Infantile Gastroenteritis Rice water cut down the number of stools more effectively than did oral electrolyte solution. [popline.org] Nursing Care Plan for Vomiting : Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance : less than body requirements related to excessive fluid output. [nanda-health.blogspot.com] Assess for abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, hyperactive bowel sounds, frequency, urgency, and loose stools. [nurseslabs.com] Acute Gastroenteritis Vibrio cholera toxin causes chloride and water secretion from the small bowel but does not damage the intestinal mucosa; it results in “rice water” stools that have a high [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In any case, such tests are very helpful to assess water and electrolyte imbalances and to recognize acidosis. [symptoma.com] The difference was entirely contributed by rice-ORS group children who had the greatest reduction in stool output and the ORS volume taken was less in the rice-ORS group and [wellcomeopenresearch.org] Short Bowel Syndrome Control animals with comparable amounts of gastrointestinal absorptive surface died from dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, Full Text [jamanetwork.com] imbalances, and increased oxalates (derived from bile salt detergents) that pass into the circulation, which may crystallise in renal tubules causing renal failure, lactic [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Characterized by generalized nutrients malabsorption, its signs and symptoms include electrolyte imbalance, deficiency of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that can lead to [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Shigella Enteritis Rarely, shigellosis starts suddenly with rice-water or serous (occasionally bloody) stools. The patient may vomit and rapidly become dehydrated. [msdmanuals.com] Electrolyte imbalances were seen in six cases (12%), which all were hyponatremia ranging from 125 to 130meq/lit and in control group 4 patients (8%) had electrolyte imbalances [pjms.com.pk] An abdominal examination may show a distended abdomen with hyperactive bowel sounds. [statpearls.com] VIPoma Initial treatment focuses on fluid and electrolyte replacement as untreated severe electrolyte imbalance can lead to arrhythmias, cardiovascular collapse and death. [library.sath.nhs.uk] Interventions include managing complex fluid and electrolyte imbalances, chemotherapy administration and management of side effects, activity and rest alterations, safety [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] He or she may offer treatment for electrolyte imbalance and offer fluids for dehydration. Surgery may occur next. [nccn.org] Viral Gastroenteritis Viral gastroenteritis is generally self-limiting; however, severe morbidity and rarely mortality may result from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance in people with underlying [www2.health.vic.gov.au] imbalances Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. [dovemed.com] Possible complications include the following: Lack of fluid and salt (electrolyte) imbalance in the body. This is the most common complication. [patient.info] Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome Complications of uncontrolled diarrhea include weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance. [fda.gov] imbalance peptic ulcer damage to heart valves, heart murmur, heart failure blocked arteries in the liver bowel obstruction In extremely rare cases, acute symptoms such as [healthline.com] The diarrhea may be so severe that vital nutrients of the body, such as potassium and water, are depleted creating life-threatening electrolyte imbalance. [rarediseases.org] Islet Cell Tumor imbalances. [nyp.org] […] a hormone which helps control the secretion and absorption of water in the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss, metabolic disturbances, and electrolyte [nyp.org] Lactose Intolerance This may lead to life-threatening dehydration or electrolyte imbalances. [waojournal.biomedcentral.com] imbalances, kidney impairment, dehydration, and defective immune system responses. [en.wikipedia.org] […] infection and early breastfeeding, children who had experienced severe diarrhea had significantly lower scores on a series of tests of intelligence.[19][21] Diarrhea can cause electrolyte [en.wikipedia.org] Salmonella Infection In severe forms of the disease, enough liquid and electrolytes are lost to upset the fluid balance, cause an electrolyte imbalance, decrease the circulating blood volume and [en.wikipedia.org] Dumping Syndrome imbalance Malnutrition Please rate this review topic. [step2.medbullets.com] The only abnormal finding on physical examination was slightly hyperactive, normal-pitched bowel sounds. [bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com] The interruptions are caused by metabolic disturbances such as fluid or electrolyte imbalance. [boxingscene.com] Toddler's Diarrhea Boil brown or white rice (brown rice preferred) and strain the water from the rice. This can be given all throughout the day for hardening the stools. [findhomeremedy.com] […] replacement to correct dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and acidosis. [ link ]” Your recommendations to give my child solid food and fiber while she is affected by severe [gutsense.org] It also helps to decrease the stool output. Check out rice gruel recipe here: 5. [gkfooddiary.com] Shigella Infection Rarely, shigellosis starts suddenly with rice-water or serous (occasionally bloody) stools. The patient may vomit and rapidly become dehydrated. [merckmanuals.com] Women infected with Shigella during pregnancy need to ensure they do not become dehydrated or experience electrolyte imbalances due to diarrhea from the illness. [medicinenet.com] There may be evidence of fever, abdominal tenderness, or hyperactive bowel sounds. [nmihi.com] Radiation Enteritis applesauce, toast) diet may reduce the frequency of stools. [cancer.gov] There may also be a concurrent electrolyte imbalance, abnormal liver function tests, and coagulopathy. [symptoma.com] Additional assessment includes auscultation of bowel sounds to determine if they are present, absent, hyperactive, or hypoactive. [cancer.gov] Diverticulitis of the Colon White rice, white pasta and white bread are no longer served and rarely eaten. Low-fiber diets reduce the volume and water content of the stool. [nytimes.com] Biochemical studies: Findings include a raised white cell count, low red cell count (this occurs when there is gastrointestinal bleeding), electrolyte imbalance and renal [symptoma.com] bowel sounds Absent bowel sounds (perforation) Generalized abdominal pain with rebound and guarding (perforation) Urinary tract findings (colovesicular/colovaginal fistula [emedicine.medscape.com] Abdominal Radiation applesauce, toast) diet may reduce the frequency of stools. [cancer.gov] imbalance of sodium) Hypoalbuminemia Imaging Ultrasound (best initial test): Reliable detection even of smaller quantities of ascitic fluid: lower limit of detection approx [amboss.com] Additional assessment includes auscultation of bowel sounds to determine if they are present, absent, hyperactive, or hypoactive. [cancer.gov]