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[12/21/2023, 11:35 AM] +234 901 630 8756: *TESTS AND DIAGNOSIS*
Tests and procedures used to diagnose chronic constipation include:
1️⃣ *Examination of the re**um and lower, or sigmoid, colon (sigmoidoscopy)* . In this procedure, your doctor inserts a lighted, flexible tube into your a**s to examine your re**um and the lower portion of your colon.
2️⃣ *Examination of the re**um and entire colon (colonoscopy)* . This diagnostic procedure allows your doctor to examine the entire colon with a flexible, camera-equipped tube.
3️⃣ *Evaluation of a**l sphincter muscle function (anorectal manometry)* . In this procedure, your doctor inserts a narrow, flexible tube into your a**s and re**um and then inflates a small balloon at the tip of the tube. The device is then pulled back through the sphincter muscle. This procedure allows your doctor to measure the coordination of the muscles you use to move your bowels.
4️⃣ *Evaluation of how well food moves through the colon (colonic transit study)* . In this procedure, you'll swallow a capsule containing markers that show up on X-rays taken over several days. Your doctor will look for signs of intestinal muscle dysfunction and how well food moves through your colon.
5️⃣ *An X-ray of the re**um during defecation (defecography)* . During this procedure, your doctor inserts a soft paste made of barium into your re**um. You then pass the barium paste as you would stool. The barium shows up on X-rays and may reveal a prolapse or problems with muscle function and muscle coordination.
[12/21/2023, 1:32 PM] +234 906 350 5921: **50 COMMONLY USED DRUGS WITH THEIR USE, DOSE & SIDE EFFECT**
1. **Ibuprofen:**
- **Use:** Pain relief, anti-inflammatory.
- **Dose:** Usually 200-400 mg every 4-6 hours as needed.
- **Side Effects:** Stomach upset, ulcers, dizziness.
2. **Amoxicillin:**
- **Use:** Antibiotic for bacterial infections.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the infection, typically 500 mg every 8 hours.
- **Side Effects:** N
