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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Malignancy • Hypothyroidism ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Chronic Idiopathic Constipation ... • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Select Causes of Constipation ... Hypothyroidism) ... neuromuscular disorders ... CNS neurons -> Dysfunction ... colonic mucosa, leading
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Infiltrative Disorders ... autoimmune endocrine disorder ... - Primary hypothyroidism ... Weakness • Low-grade ... Nausea/vomiting • Abdominal