Constipation is a common clinical feature of RDEB, but fetal complications of chronic constipation are rarely reported. To the author's best knowledge, it has not been reported or recognized in the English literature previously. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It's very important for a person who has had the pull-through surgery to avoid constipation. Constipation can lead to enterocolitis or infections of the intestine that can be life threatening. [cedars-sinai.edu]

Stool softeners : Over-the-counter and prescription medicines can soften the stool; stool softeners can affect constipation, but not always. [webmd.com]

Constipation Constipation is defined as small, hard, difficult, or infrequent stools. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Increasing water consumption and fiber intake may help with constipation and reduce lower bowel pressure. These proactive steps can reduce your symptoms and help you avoid surgery. [dukehealth.org]

The most common clinical manifestations of colonic disease in AIDS are diarrhea, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, and abdominal pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abdominal pain can be crampy, achy or sharp, and can be intermittent or constant. Abdominal pain related to colon disease may come and go in waves and may be accompanied by bloating. [livestrong.com]

These cases presented with abdominal pain. Some patients complained of right lower quadrant pain and other with diffuse abdominal pain of few days duration. [bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com]

Colonoscopy performed for chronic diarrhea in an HIV-infected child Rectal Polyp Rectal Polyp Rectal Polyp Rectal Polyp Foreign Body Foreign Body Foreign Body Foreign Body Removal with snare Juvenile Polyp Stalk Juvenile Polyp Stalk Juvenile Polyp Juvenile [naspghan.org]

diarrhea for 3 years associated with significant weight loss. [acgcasereports.gi.org]

Evaluation of chronic diarrhea. Am Fam Physician. 2011;84:1119-1126. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Types of Crohn’s disease and associated symptoms. Accessed 6/4/15 at: Burakoff RS. Gastroduodenal Crohn’s disease. [crohnsdisease.com]

Magnesium — Increased risk with extensive inflammation and/or removal of large portions of the jejunum and ileum, fistula losses and chronic diarrhea. [ucsfhealth.org]

stools may be an indication of rectal bleeding and should be evaluated by a doctor. [healthline.com]

Other screening tests include: annual fecal occult blood tests stool DNA testing flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years CT colonography every 5 years These frequency recommendations depend on the individual's risk of colon cancer. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Moderate : four to six stools a day with more blood in stools than for mild disease. No anaemia, pulse rate not above 90, no fever and normal ESR and CRP. [patient.info]

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy should be considered if there is co-existing dyspepsia. Initial investigations include: FBC, renal function and electrolytes, LFTs, ESR and CRP. [patient.info]

This is a quick and readily available investigation that will demonstrate signs of obstruction or pneumoperitoneum, and direct subsequent investigation and intervention. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

[…] enteritis because it affects sharply delineated segments, or granulomatous colitis due to granulomas Epidemiology Primarily affects Western populations with prevalence of 3 per 100,000, peaks in teens / twenties and at ages 50 - 69 More common in whites (HLA-DR1 [pathologyoutlines.com]