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Colonic Diseases, Functional

Medical Definition: Chronic or recurrent colonic disorders without an identifiable structural or biochemical explanation. The widely recognized IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME falls into this category.
Colonic Diseases, Functional Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction - Functional obstruction of the COLON leading to MEGACOLON in the absence of obvious COLONIC DISEASES or mechanical obstruction. When this condition is acquired, acute, and coexisting with another medical condition (trauma, surgery, serious injuries or illness, or medication), it is called Ogilvie's syndrome.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A disorder with chronic or recurrent colonic symptoms without a clearcut etiology. This condition is characterized by chronic or recurrent ABDOMINAL PAIN, bloating, MUCUS in FECES, and an erratic disturbance of DEFECATION.

Colonic Diseases, Functional Medical Definitions and Terms

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