Template:Constipation DDX: Difference between revisions
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*[[Fecal impaction]] | *[[Fecal impaction]] | ||
**[[Stercoral colitis]] | **[[Stercoral colitis]] | ||
*Ileus from surgical abdomen | |||
*[[Appendicitis]] | **[[Appendicitis]] | ||
*[[Diverticulitis]] | **[[Diverticulitis]] | ||
*Bowel obstruction | *Bowel obstruction | ||
**[[Small bowel obstruction]] | **[[Small bowel obstruction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:57, 14 February 2024
Constipation
- Behavioral-related
- Lack of exercise
- Diet-related
- Fecal impaction
- Ileus from surgical abdomen
- Bowel obstruction
- Small bowel obstruction
- Large bowel obstruction
- Malignant bowel obstruction
- Specific causes: tumor, stricture, hernia, adhesion, volvulus
- Painful anorectal disorders (e.g. anal fissure, hemorrhoids)
- Medical causes
- Hypothyroidism
- Electrolytes
- Hypokalemia
- Medication-related
- Opiods, antipsychotics, anticholinergics, antacid, antihistamines
- Constipation (peds)