Disturbances in Elimination

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defined as fewer than three bowel movements weekly or bowel movements that are hard, dry, small, or difficult to pass

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CONSTIPATION

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How many days does persistent diarrhea last?

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bet 2-4 weeks

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inflammation of one or more diverticula and is a common reason for elective colectomy

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DIVERTICULITIS

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an increased frequency of bowel movements (more than 3 per day) with altered consistency (i.e., increased liquidity) of stool.

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DIARRHEA

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chronic functional disorder marked by recurrent abdominal pain and disordered bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation, or both) without an identifiable cause.

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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

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How many days does acute diarrhea last?

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1-2 days

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recurrent involuntary passage of stool from the rectum for at least 3 months.

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FECAL INCONTINENCE

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How long does chronic diarrhea last?

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> 4 weeks

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disorder of malabsorption caused by an autoimmune response to consumption of products that contain the protein gluten

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CELIAC DISEASE

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inflammation of the peritoneum

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PERITONITIS

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occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed due to a blockage.

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APPENDICITIS

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presence of multiple diverticula without inflammation or symptoms

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DIVERTICULOSIS

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saclike herniation of the lining of the bowel that extends through a defect in the muscle layer.

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DIVERTICULUM

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Extrinsic lesions from outside the intestines or intrinsic lesions within the intestines can obstruct flow.

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MECHANICAL INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION

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exists when blockage prevents the normal flow of intestinal contents through the intestinal tract.

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INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION

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intestinal musculature cannot propel the contents along the bowel either due to interruption of innervation or vascular supply to the bowel.

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FUNCTIONAL/ PARALYTIC INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTIONS

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• characterized by a subacute and chronic inflammation of the GI tract wall that extends through all layers
• Most commonly occurs in distal ileum & ascending colon

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CROHN’S DISEASE

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• chronic ulcerative and inflammatory disease of the mucosal and submucosal layers of the colon and rectum
• Occurs starting in the rectum to colon

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ULCERATIVE COLITIS