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HEMORRHOIDS

Hemorrhoids are dilated perianal veins that become thrombosed or can rupture, producing subcutaneous or submucosal hematomas. They are usually due to chronic constipation but may be the cause of constipation also. Although they are usually considered to be a disease, it is important to remember that they may be a sign of cirrhosis of the liver and other conditions associated with portal hypertension. As such, they may point to the diagnosis of esophageal varices in cases of hematemesis, and their absence would make this diagnosis unlikely.

Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs
  • Author(s): R. Douglas Collins
  • Year of Publication: 2003
  • Copyright Details: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, Copyright © 2003 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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  • HEMORRHOIDS
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  • RECTAL PAIN
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  • DIARRHEA
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  • Diarrhea
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  • Melena
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  • Rectal pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Constipation
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Melena
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Constipation
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Hematochezia
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Melena
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Constipation
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Hematochezia
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Melena
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Rectal pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Diarrhea
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Constipation
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Diarrhea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Melena
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

Copyright Details: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, Copyright © 2008 Williams & Wilkins.

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Title: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs
Authors: R. Douglas Collins
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2003
ISBN: 0-7817-3805-9

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