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Pathophysiology of Elimination - Coggle Diagram
Pathophysiology of Elimination
Bowel Dysfunction
Alterations in motility (Bowel)
Causes: Slow colonic transit
Disease: Chronic constipation
Treatment: Osmotic laxatives or high-fiber diet
Alterations in Neuromuscular Function (Bowel)
Cause: Neuropathy (e.g., Hirschsprung disease)
Disease: Functional fecal incontinence
Treatment: Surgery or behavioral therapy
Alteration in Patency (Bowel)
Cause: Fecal impaction
Disease: Obstructive bowel syndrome
Treatment: Enemas or manual disimpaction
Urinary Dysfunction
Alterations in Motility (Urinary)
Cause: Detrusor overactivity
Disease: Overactive bladder
Treatment: Anticholinergics
Alterations in Neuromuscular Function (Urinary)
Cause: Neuropathy
Disease: Neurogenic bladder
Treatment: Catheterization or bladder training
Alterations in Patency (Urinary)
Cause: Urethral obstruction
Disease: Hydronephrosis
Treatment: Surgery or stent placement
Alteration in Perfusion (Urinary)
Cause: Renal artery stenosis
Disease: Ischemic nephropathy
Treatment: Angioplasty or antihypertensive therapy