1.What are the two symptoms frequently attributable to diseases of the large bowel?
Diarrhoea and constipation.
2. What are the causes of constipation?
Correct answer: (1) Organic obstruction:(a) carcinoma of the colon;(b) diverticular disease.(2) Painful anal conditions:(a) fissure in ano;(b) prolapsed piles.(3) Adynamic bowel:(a) Hirschsprung’s disease;(b) senility;(c) spinal cord injuries and disease;(d) myxoedema;(e) Parkinson’s disease.(4) Drugs:(a) aspirin;(b) opiate analgesics;(c) anticholinergics;(d) ganglion blockers.(5) Habit…
