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The differential diagnosis for irritability is large and varied. In young children irritability may be the only presenting complaint for life-threatening disease states. A careful history and physical exam are needed to narrow the differential so that only... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also called spastic colon and spastic colitis, is a common condition marked by chronic or periodic diarrhea, alternating with constipation, and accompanied by straining and abdominal cramps. The prognosis is good.... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Inactive colon, also known as lazy colon, colonic stasis, or atonic constipation, is a state of chronic constipation that, if untreated, may lead to fecal impaction.
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Inactive colon usually results from... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Also referred to as spastic colon or spastic colitis, irritable bowel syndrome is marked by chronic abdominal pain, alternating constipation and diarrhea, and abdominal distention. This disorder is extremely common; 20% of patients, however, never seek medical... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Excessivecrying by infants and children is very disturbing to parents. Irritability(excessive sensitivity to any stimulus or irritant) is often accompaniedby inconsolable crying. 2 studies (Hunziker and Barr, 1986;St. James-Roberts and Halil, 1991) report that... Principal Causes of Crying and Irritability ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Edisio Semeao, MD
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - BASICS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - description
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the best known and one of the most common functional GI tract ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome - DIAGNOSIS ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome - TREATMENT ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome - FOLLOW UP ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome - bibliography ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome - CODES ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome - FAQ
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Pain and bowel irregularities caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can make a marked impact on day-to-day living. Abdominal discomfort, bloating,...
Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome today is often simpler than it has been in the past. Doctors used to focus on ruling out other diseases and...
Many people suffer from digestive problems that don't go away. Sometimes the problem is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This syndrome is marked...
Some people with vague digestive symptoms needlessly suffer in silence believing there is no treatment. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, and either...
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