Hyperactive Bowel Sounds: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Hyperactive Bowel Sounds

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]

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]

On the other hand, if very hyperactive bowel sounds are heard they are indicative of mechanical obstruction. [symptoma.com]

Early on, hyperactive bowel sounds are usually present as the bowel tries to overcome the obstruction. [journals.lww.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]

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]

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]

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]

Large Bowel Obstruction

At first, enteric stimuli resulting from the obstruction cause an increase in propulsive activity, causing hyperactive bowel sounds. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Hyperactive, high-pitched bowels sounds at the beginning and then hypoactive bowel sounds as obstruction progresses and bowel muscles fatigue. Tachycardia. Fever. [clinicaladvisor.com]

The end results can be bowel ischemia, necrosis, and/or perforation. [clinicaladvisor.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.com]

[…] buccal and labial mucosae in chronic GVHD Pulmonary – Prolonged expiratory breathing phase (wheezes) from bronchiolitis obliterans GI – Diffuse abdominal tenderness with hyperactive [emedicine.com]

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]

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]

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]

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

Adverse reactions to food include immune mediated food allergies and non-immune mediated food intolerances. Food allergies and intolerances are often confused by health professionals, patients and the public. To critically review the data relating to diagnosis and management of food allergy and food intolerance in[…] [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]

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]

Toddler's Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a very common health problem in babies and children. Viral infections are the most common causes of diarrhea in toddlers. Medication side effects, food allergies, parasites and bacteria are the other possible causes. Home remedy is sufficient to stop diarrhea in toddlers if it is not persist for more than[…] [howhunter.com]

Obstipation

Abstract Paraneoplastic symptoms caused by abnormal gastrointestinal motility may be the initial manifestation of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). We report a case of a 63-year-old woman who presented with progressive constipation culminating in obstipation, and associated symptoms of more widespread dysmotility. A[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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

Short Bowel Syndrome, or SBS, is a rare, life-threatening gastrointestinal disorder in which patients are unable to maintain nutrient and fluid balances with a normal diet. 1–3 SBS generally occurs when a large portion of the small intestine has been removed by surgery for a variety of reasons, resulting in the loss[…] [int.shortbowelsupport.com]

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a rapidly progressing, life-threatening allergic reaction. The symptoms of anaphylaxis usually occur within minutes of exposure to an allergen. Symptoms usually vary in severity. Sometimes they only cause mild itching or swelling, but in some people they can be severe and life threatening. The symptoms of[…] [symptoma.com]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Small Intestine

Statistics at a Glance At a Glance Estimated New Cases in 2019 10,590 % of All New Cancer Cases 0.6% Estimated Deaths in 2019 1,590 % of All Cancer Deaths 0.3% Percent Surviving 5 Years 68.0% 2009-2015 Year New Cases - SEER 9 New Cases - SEER 13 Deaths - U.S. Percent Surviving 5 Years - SEER 9 Observed Modeled[…] [seer.cancer.gov]

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

A pancreatic islet cell tumor is a tumor that develops in the pancreas from a type of cell called an islet cell. These cells manufacture and release hormones, such as insulin and glucagon, into the bloodstream. An islet cell tumor can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Depending on the type of islet[…] [healthline.com]

VIPoma

VIPoma Specialty Oncology A VIPoma or vipoma () is a rare endocrine tumor[1] that overproduces vasoactive intestinal peptide (thus VIP + -oma). The incidence is about 1 per 10,000,000 per year. VIPomas usually (about 90%) originate from the non-β islet cells of the pancreas. They are sometimes associated with[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

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]

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

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 i n the capital Kuala Lumpur that an autopsy[…] [aljazeera.com]