Fistula Causes
- FRIEND Mnemonic
- Foreign Body
- Radiation
- Inflammation or Infection
- Epithelialization
- Neoplasm
- Distal Obstruction
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Assessment
- Outpouching
- Inflamed Diverticula
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Distention
- Flatulence
- Fever
- Rectal Bleeding
- Alternating Constipation and Diarrhea
- Peritonitis
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Interventions
- High Fiber Diet
- Reduce Intra-abdominal Pressure
- Stool Softeners
- Exercise
- Anticholinergics
- Antibiotics
- Bowel Resection
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Assessment
- Abdominal Pain
- Relieved by Defecation
- Alternating Diarrhea and Constipation
- Fatigue
- Excessive Flatulence
- Sensation of Incomplete Evacuation
- Stressors
- Food Intolerances
- More Common in Women
- Rule Out Other Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Interventions
- Identify Triggers
- Increase Fiber Intake
- Probiotics
- Anticholinergics
- Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Loperamide
- Linaclotide
- Tegaserod (Zelnorm)
- Lubiprostone (Amitiza)
- Alosetron (Lotronex)