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Possible causes of absence of bowel movement:
Bowel obstruction
Dehydration
Abuse or overuse of laxatives
Use of medicines like anti-depressants, anti-hypertension
Intestinal problems
Injuries to spinal cord causing paralysis
In children, fear of using toilets
Lack of fiber in diet
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoThis is a condition known as paralytic ileus and needs urgent medical investigation.
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What does the medical abbreviation BS mean in medicine?
Depending on context, BS might mean blood sugar or bowel sounds.
What does the abbreviation IN MEAN IN MEDICAL?
Bowel sounds.
In which quadrant are bowel sounds heard?
Bowel sounds are best heard at the LUQ
Are bowel sounds present in peritonitis?
Unless there is bowel obstruction, along with the peritonitis, bowel sounds can still be present.
What quality of sounds does a physician hear as overactive bowel sounds?
During an examination a physician hears overactive bowel sounds known as high-pitched tinkling bowel sounds.
Bowel sounds that sound like inside of tin can?
Bowel sounds that sound like the inside of a tin can, often described as "tinkling" sounds, may indicate increased peristalsis and bowel hyperactivity. This can be a sign of bowel obstruction or increased fluid and gas in the intestines. It is important to seek medical evaluation if you experience abnormal bowel sounds.
Does one have bowel sounds after an ileostomy?
yes
How many bowel sounds present in 1 minute?
From 5-6 sounds
Is silent short bowel sounds are long vowel sound?
No, silent short bowel sounds and long vowel sounds are different. Short bowel sounds refer to decreased or absent noises heard in the abdomen with a stethoscope, indicating reduced intestinal activity. Long vowel sounds, on the other hand, are linguistic terms related to speech and language pronunciation.
What is diffuse tenderness in abdomen BS?
bowel sounds
Why is there increased bowel sounds with an inguinal hernia?
The increase in bowel sounds is because the normal pathway of the intestinal tract has been altered due to the hernia. Not only does the herniation cause increased bowel sounds but also pain associated with the movement of intestinal contents. If it is painful you should get medical attention.
During constipation which area of abdomen bowel sound is located?
When a patient is constipated bowel sounds are decreased or absent.
