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Laxative Abuse
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00:01 Laxative abuse causing diarrhea. 00:03 Common especially amongst the elder because as we get older, our ability to have proper motion maybe compromised. 00:14 Therefore, oftentimes these patients are taking laxatives either prescribed or non-prescribed but their taking it. Abuse. Colonoscopy will show something call, 'melanosis coli'. 00:27 Barium enema will show 'cathartic colon'. 00:34 You´re moving up the anus, Barium enema will show you cathartic colon. 00:43 Stool phenolphthalein was a diagnostic test but now, of course, withdrawn because of FDA. Stool panel for laxatives are now available and treat underlying emotional disorder. 00:59 Sometimes, remember with laxative abuse there might be psychologic issues that are taking place.
About the Lecture
The lecture Laxative Abuse by Carlo Raj, MD is from the course Small and Large Intestine Diseases: Basic Principles with Carlo Raj.
Included Quiz Questions
Which of the following is seen on a colonoscopy of a patient with laxative abuse?
- Melanosis coli
- Cathartic colon
- Pseudomembranes
- Pseudopolyps
- Serpentine ulcers
Which investigation will show a "cathartic colon" for patients with laxative abuse?
- Barium enema
- Colonoscopy
- CT scan of the abdomen with contrast
- MRI scan of the abdomen
- CT scan of the abdomen without contrast
Which noninvasive test is considered diagnostic for laxative abuse?
- Stool panel
- Stool phenolphthalein
- Colonoscopy
- X-ray of the colon
- CT scan of the abdomen
Author of lecture Laxative Abuse
Carlo Raj, MD
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