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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/19%3A_Gastrointestinal_System_and_Disorders/19.05%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_GI_SystemThis page provides an in-depth overview of various lower gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment options. Sp...This page provides an in-depth overview of various lower gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment options. Specifically, it details conditions like constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, colorectal cancer, appendicitis, diverticular disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/26%3A_Magnesium_(Chapter_23c)/26.06%3A_Effects_of_high_magnesium_intakes_(23c.6)This page discusses severe magnesium toxicity, which is rare and primarily affects individuals with kidney dysfunction. Symptoms include lethargy, confusion, nausea, and heart arrhythmias, potentially...This page discusses severe magnesium toxicity, which is rare and primarily affects individuals with kidney dysfunction. Symptoms include lethargy, confusion, nausea, and heart arrhythmias, potentially leading to low blood calcium and high potassium levels. While high dietary magnesium isn't associated with severe toxicity, excessive supplementation can cause harm. A tolerable upper intake of 350 mg for adults and children over 8 is advised.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/16%3A_Elimination/16.07%3A_DiarrheaMany conditions can cause diarrhea, such as infectious processes (bacteria, viruses, and protozoa), food poisoning, medications (such as antibiotics and laxatives), food intolerances, allergies, anxie...Many conditions can cause diarrhea, such as infectious processes (bacteria, viruses, and protozoa), food poisoning, medications (such as antibiotics and laxatives), food intolerances, allergies, anxiety, and medical conditions like irritable bowel disease and Crohn’s disease, or dumping syndrome for patients receiving tube feeding.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/07%3A_Gastrointestinal/7.04%3A_Antidiarrheal_Medications_and_LaxativesIt works by decreasing the flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel and by slowing down the movement of the bowel to decrease the number of bowel movements (see Figure 7.12 [18] ). The patient m...It works by decreasing the flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel and by slowing down the movement of the bowel to decrease the number of bowel movements (see Figure 7.12 [18] ). The patient may be asked additional history questions such as the appearance of the stool to determine if it is hard and dry, if passing the stool is difficult or painful, or if there is a feeling of incomplete emptying.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Realities_of_Nutrition_(Morrill)/06%3A_Fueling_the_Body/10%3A_The_Digestive_System/10.10%3A_Leaving_the_Digestive_TractThe slow, kneading contractions in the colon move the fecal matter toward the rectum. More or less regularly, this leisurely pattern of motion is replaced by a powerful set of waves, accompanied by a ...The slow, kneading contractions in the colon move the fecal matter toward the rectum. More or less regularly, this leisurely pattern of motion is replaced by a powerful set of waves, accompanied by a series of muscular actions. This pushes the feces into the normally-empty rectum, and the resulting distention triggers the defecation reflex. The muscles of the abdominal wall contract, and the muscular ring called the anus relaxes. The result is a bowel movement— unless we prevent it.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_South_Carolina_Upstate/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/15%3A_Elimination/15.07%3A_DiarrheaMany conditions can cause diarrhea, such as infectious processes (bacteria, viruses, and protozoa), food poisoning, medications (such as antibiotics and laxatives), food intolerances, allergies, anxie...Many conditions can cause diarrhea, such as infectious processes (bacteria, viruses, and protozoa), food poisoning, medications (such as antibiotics and laxatives), food intolerances, allergies, anxiety, and medical conditions like irritable bowel disease and Crohn’s disease, or dumping syndrome for patients receiving tube feeding.
