fecal impaction/diarrhea

A retrospective screening of one year's duration was carried out on 245 permanently hospitalized geriatric patients to study the frequency and cases of periods of at least three days' diarrhea. Such periods were suffered by 65/245 patients and 32% had recurrencies. Fecal impaction was the most

METHODS A 17-year old adolescent with chronic constipation developed fecal incontinence with liquid, fetid stool. He had had variable bowel symptoms since early childhood, but not in his infancy. Since several years he had undergone psychotherapeutic treatment for depression due to a familial

The causes of acute and chronic diarrheal disorders and their underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms are common at all ages. The impact of diarrhea, however, may be more pronounced in the elderly due to various causes, such as age-related structural and functional intestinal changes, concomittant

Chronic diarrhea can be defined as the passage of more than 3 loose stools per day during more than 4 weeks. Differential diagnosis include fecal incontinence (stool consistency is normal), rectal syndrome (passage of blood and mucus but no liquid or loose stools) and fecal impaction. The proposed

Diarrhea is one manifestation of GI disturbance. Symptoms may be acute if caused by such things as infections, drug reactions, alterations in diet, heavy metal poisoning, or fecal impaction. Chronic diarrhea is a symptom of GI diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactase deficiency, cancer of

OBJECTIVE To investigate the efficacy and safety of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 in the treatment of childhood fecal impaction. METHODS This was a prospective, double-blind, parallel, randomized study of 4 doses of PEG 3350; 0.25 g/kg per day, 0.5 g/kg per day, 1 g/kg per day, 1.5 g/kg per day,

OBJECTIVE Alosetron is indicated for women with chronic, severe diarrhea-predominant IBS (d-IBS) who have not responded adequately to conventional therapy. Constipation is the most common adverse event with alosetron treatment. Multiple dosing regimens were assessed in a randomized, double-blind,

Background: Previous evidence associating ileocecal valve removal (ICVR) with a reduced risk of fecal impaction of the ileocecum in cystic fibrosis indicated possible benefits from ileocecal valve loss in disorders with inhibited proximal

Fecal incontinence affects up to 20% of community-dwelling adults and more than 50% of nursing home residents, and is one of the major risk factors for elderly persons in the nursing home. Institutionalization itself is a risk factor (eg, immobility due to physical restraints). Management should

BACKGROUND This report determines the characteristics and health histories that are associated with fecal incontinence in a nursing home population. METHODS A cross-sectional survey is reported comprised of data from the Health Care Finance Administration's Minimum Data Set submitted by Wisconsin

BACKGROUND Approximately 25% of all US deaths occur in the long-term care setting, and this figure is projected to rise to 40% by the year 2040. Currently, there is limited information on nonpain symptoms and their appropriate treatment in this setting at the end of life. OBJECTIVE This study

OBJECTIVE Functional constipation with associated fecal incontinence responds poorly to medical management once megarectum has developed. The authors describe resecting the dilated rectum and inserting a cecostomy button for antegrade enemas in this difficult condition. METHODS Four children, ages 9

The functional anorectal disorders-functional fecal incontinence, pelvic floor dyssynergia-type constipation, levator ani syndrome, and proctalgia fugax-are common but poorly understood gastrointestinal complaints. Fecal incontinence may occur in constipated patients when a fecal impaction of the

Fecal incontinence is a multifactorial disorder that is often poorly understood and treated primarily by practicing physicians. Fecal impaction with overflow incontinence can be identified by patient history and physical examination and can be appropriately treated. For the remaining patients,

Assisting patients with elimination is an essential aspect of the nurse's role and has important medical significance as well as psychosocial effects on the client's quality of life. As the pattern of healthy bowel movements and urination vary in different patient groups, the management for each