Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
ALTERED BOWEL ELIMINATION - Coggle Diagram
ALTERED BOWEL ELIMINATION
Bowel elimination
Function of the gastrointestinal system
Altered bowel elimination
Referring to change in normal defecation patterns
Alteration in Bowel Motility
Motility of the large intestine determines the rate at which fecal matter passes through for evacuation.
Increased motility
impair nutrition,preventing adequate opportunity for nutrient and water absorption, and it may enhance loss of water and electrolytes
Decreased motility
Decreased motility prolongsstorage time in the large intestine, promoting an enhanced loss of fluid from fecal matter and potentially promoting the return of waste products to their circulation.
Causes
IBS, IBD, thyroid problems, celiac disease, and cancer can all cause persistent bowel issues
Diet, fluid intake, and physical activity
Treatment
Staying hydrated, maintaining a healthy and balanced and anti-inflammatory diet, eating at regular intervals,2 engaging in regular exercise may be sufficient to support bowel motility
Alteration in Bowel Neuromuscular Function
Coordination of neurologic and muscular functional components is essential to optimal bowel function. Any alteration in neural signal transduction or muscle responsiveness may result in altered bowel function.
Causes
abdominal surgery or from electrolyte imbalances
Emotional stress
Treatment
Walking, running, swimming, and other active movements enhance neuromuscular activity and coordination in the large intestine, promoting peristalsis and bowel elimination
Alteration in Bowel Patency
Bowel obstruction is due to a space-occupying lesion which blocks the intestinal lumen, either partially or totally. Common space-occupying
lesions include tumors, polyps, and impacted feces.
Causes
intestinal lumen, either partially or totally. Common space-occupying
lesions include tumors, polyps, and impacted feces
Treatment
All obstructions will be treated with IV fluids and electrolyte correction