Altered bowel habit Flashcards by Taryn Miller | Brainscape

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Causes

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colonic carcinoma
IBS
IBD
metabolic - hypothyroid, hypocalcaemia
drugs- opiates, laxatives

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Investigations

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History + clinical exam
bloods - U and Es, calcium, thyroid function
AXR
colonscopy
contrast enema

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Treatment

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Depends on diagnosis

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