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anus, Barium enema will show you cathartic colon. 00:43 Stool phenolphthalein was a diagnostic test but now, of course, withdrawn because of FDA.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.
The lecture Laxative Abuse by Carlo Raj, MD is from the course Small and Large Intestine Diseases: Basic Principles with Carlo Raj.
Which of the following is seen on a colonoscopy of a patient with laxative abuse?
Which investigation will show a "cathartic colon" for patients with laxative abuse?
Which noninvasive test is considered diagnostic for laxative abuse?
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