Constipation and weight loss

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]

Diseases History and Symptoms Physical Examination Laboratory Findings Other Findings Diagnostic study of choice
Electrolyts

[Ca, K, Mg]

Biochemical tests
GI symptoms Extra GI symptoms Abnormal gait Anal protruding mass DRE Deep tendon reflex FBS TSH
Dysphagia Abdominal pain Anal pain Rectal bleeding Weight loss Polyphagia, Polyuria, Polydipsia Dry skin Tremor
Malignancy - - +/- + ++ - - - - - Empty rectum Normal Normal Normal Normal
Diabetic autonomic neuropathy - - - - + ++ +/- - +/- - Normal Normal ↑↑ Normal
Anorexia nervosa - - - - ++ - +/- - - - Normal Normal ↓ Electrolytes Normal
Depression - - - - + - - - - - Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
Hirschsprung disease - + - + + - - - - - Blood tinged glove Normal Normal Normal Normal
Cerebral palsy + - - - + - - + + - Normal Normal Normal Normal
Chagas disease + - - - + - - - - - Normal Normal Normal Normal
Cystic fibrosis - + - - + - - - - - Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal