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Fecal incontinence to gas, liquid, solid stool, or mucus in the presence of obstructed defecation symptoms may indicate occult rectal prolapse (i.e., rectal intussusception), internal/external anal sphincter dysfunction, or descending perineum syndrome. [6] ODS often occurs together with fecal incontinence, especially in geriatric people. [38]
Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a medical condition where urine in a catheter bag turns purple due to bacterial enzymes and indoxyl sulfate. PUBS is usually harmless but may indicate urinary tract infection and requires treatment of the underlying cause.
Fecal incontinence is a lack of control over defecation, leading to involuntary loss of bowel contents. It can result from various factors, such as obstetric injury, surgery, constipation, diarrhea, or neurological disorders, and affects quality of life and health care costs.
A method to detect fecal occult blood using guaiac paper and hydrogen peroxide. A positive result indicates the presence of blood in the stool, which may be due to various causes, such as colorectal cancer, ulcers, or hemorrhoids.
Dysentery is a type of gastroenteritis that results in bloody diarrhea, usually caused by bacteria or parasites. It can lead to dehydration, fever, abdominal pain, and complications such as amoebic infection. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of dysentery.
Porphyria is a group of disorders caused by genetic mutations that affect the production of heme, a substance involved in blood and skin. The symptoms vary depending on the type and may include abdominal pain, neurological problems, blisters or itching in the skin.
An example of this could be the so-called "red currant jelly" stools in intussusception. This appearance refers to the mixture of sloughed mucosa, mucus, and blood. [12] Note: "mucus" is a noun, used to name the substance itself, and "mucous" is an adjective, used to describe a discharge. "Mucoid" is also an adjective and means mucus-like.
A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) checks for hidden blood in the stool that may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding or cancer. Learn about the types, uses, and limitations of FOBT, as well as the recommendations and guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.