Possible Causes for hyperactive bowel sounds Acute Gastroenteritis Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is known to be causative agent of mild to severe upper and lower respiratory illnesses in sporadic cases and outbreaks. We present a case report of a 3-month-old child with acute gastroenteritis who visited a pediatric clinic in Kyushu area in Japan in 2015. A stool sample collected from[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] 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] Lactose Intolerance Intolerance to certain foods can cause a range of gut and systemic symptoms. The possibility that these can be caused by lactose has been missed because of "hidden" lactose added to many foods and drinks inadequately labelled, confusing diagnosis based on dietary removal of dairy foods. Two polymorphisms,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Intestinal Obstruction Examination revealed hyperactive bowel sounds with scant fecal matter on rectal examination. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Physical Exam Physical examination findings include: abdominal distension (more prevalent in distal obstructions), hyperactive bowel sounds (early), or hypoactive bowel sounds [saem.org] A small bowel obstruction will also induce some moderate abdominal distension with hyperactive bowel sounds on auscultation and abdominal pain. [journalofethics.ama-assn.org] Small Bowel Obstruction 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] Early on, hyperactive bowel sounds are usually present as the bowel tries to overcome the obstruction. [journals.lww.com] Physical Exam Physical examination findings include: abdominal distension (more prevalent in distal obstructions), hyperactive bowel sounds (early), or hypoactive bowel sounds [saem.org] Infantile Gastroenteritis Assess for abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, hyperactive bowel sounds, frequency, urgency, and loose stools. [nurseslabs.com] Associated clinical manifestations are nausea, vomiting, fever anorexia, distention, tenesmus (straining on defecation), and borborygmi (hyperactive bowel sounds). [rnpedia.com] Hyperactive bowel sounds. Loose stools. Urgency. Desired Outcomes Client will have a negative stool culture. Client will pass soft, formed stool no more than 3 x a day. [nurseslabs.com] Recurrent Small Bowel Obstruction 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] Physical Exam Physical examination findings include: abdominal distension (more prevalent in distal obstructions), hyperactive bowel sounds (early), or hypoactive bowel sounds [saem.org] sounds, which are unreliable but may be hyperactive early in an obstruction or hypoactive/absent as the bowel distends Abdominal tenderness: mild diffuse tenderness is common [clinicaladvisor.com] Irritable Bowel Syndrome The bowel sounds may vary depending on whether the patient has constipation (bowel sounds may be hypoactive) or diarrhea (bowel sounds may be hyperactive). [clinicaladvisor.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] Large Bowel Obstruction At first, enteric stimuli resulting from the obstruction cause an increase in propulsive activity, causing hyperactive bowel sounds. [cancertherapyadvisor.com] Hyperactive, high-pitched bowels sounds at the beginning and then hypoactive bowel sounds as obstruction progresses and bowel muscles fatigue. Tachycardia. Fever. [cancertherapyadvisor.com] The end results can be bowel ischemia, necrosis, and/or perforation. [cancertherapyadvisor.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] Partial Small Bowel Obstruction Patients showed symptoms between 1 and 20 days postoperatively and had findings ranging from hypoactive (45%), to normal (30%), to hyperactive (25%) bowel sounds. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] 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] Physical Exam Physical examination findings include: abdominal distension (more prevalent in distal obstructions), hyperactive bowel sounds (early), or hypoactive bowel sounds [saem.org] Obstipation Abstract Until now, no pathologic explanation could be found for the postoperative obstipation occurring in some patients with intestinal aganglionosis. Twenty-two of 108 infants treated for intestinal aganglionosis suffered from postoperative obstipation. Resected material from these 22 patients and from 17 control[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Mesenteric Ischemia sounds absent - hyperactive septicaemia AF heart murmurs INVESTIGATIONS bloods: unreliable diagnostically ABG: metabolic state lactate: elevation xray: exclude perforation [lifeinthefastlane.com] […] associated with MODS Venous thrombosis symptoms may been present for weeks patients may have a history of hypercoagulability EXAMINATION tenderness peritonism palpable mass bowel [lifeinthefastlane.com] 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] 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] Bowel sounds are initially hyperactive becoming absent later on [ 1, 7 ]. [panafrican-med-journal.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] 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] 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] Malignant Neoplasm of the Small Intestine Home 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes Neoplasms 140-239 Malignant Neoplasm Of Digestive Organs And Peritoneum 150-159 Malignant neoplasm of small intestine including duodenum 152- A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the duodenum. Representative examples include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma. 152[…] [icd9data.com] Strychnine Poisoning One half hour following the ingestion of a possibly tainted antibiotic capsule, a 14 year-old female experienced acute onset of stiffness and weakness in her lower extremities. She subsequently survived despite the development of convulsions, severe lactic acidosis (pH 6.86), hyperthermia (Temp 40.5 degrees C) and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Islet Cell Tumor (Pancreatic NET, islet cell carcinoma, islet cell tumor) A pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (NET) is a type of cancer that forms tumors in the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland that rests behind the stomach and in front of the spine. It has two main parts. The exocrine pancreas makes enzymes that enter the[…] [uhhospitals.org] VIPoma A 35-yr-old male presented with a 3-yr history of voluminous watery diarrhea. He had episodes of severe generalized weakness which responded to fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy. Investigations revealed a solitary liver mass and an elevated vasoactive intestinal polypeptide level. An extensive work-up did[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Disaccharidase Deficiency BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The "gold standard" for the diagnosis of celiac disease (CD) is the small intestinal biopsy. A significant number of biopsies are inadequate for interpretation. Furthermore, the labeling of a biopsy as a Marsh I or II is somewhat subjective and may vary with the experience of the pathologist.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tropical Sprue Physical signs associated with tropical sprue may include a distended abdomen and hyperactive bowel sounds. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com] The only other finding may be the presence of a distended although nontender abdomen with hyperactive bowel sounds. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com] Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) is a severe form of gastrointestinal dysmotility (often due to derangement of the innervation/smooth muscle/interstitial cells of Cajal) with recurrent episodes of intestinal subocclusion mimicking a mechanical obstruction. Because of its complexity and heterogeneity, CIPO[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] VX Poisoning International Desk: Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, died about 20 minutes after being poisoned by a nerve agent at Kuala Lumpur airport, according to an official postmortem report by Malaysian authorities. S Subramaniam, Malaysia's health minister, said on Sunday that an autopsy revealed[…] [risingbd.com]
