Symptoms and signs of lower gastrointestinal disease

This chapter discusses the key lower gastrointestinal symptoms of diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, perianal symptoms and defecation disorders. These presentations are very commonly seen in both primary and secondary care and can range from acute, life-threatening conditions to chronic functional disorders. This chapter provides practical information and knowledge to guide an approach to each of the symptoms/signs.
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Symptoms and signs Source Type: research