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_____ is an intestinal hypomotility without obstruction that results in constipation and decreased flatus

Diabetes mellitus may result in _____ incontinence

Is irritable bowel syndrome related to structural abnormalities? _____

Vaginal delivery, prostate surgery / hysterectomy, post-menopausal state, obesity increase risk for _____ incontinence

Signs and symptoms of a psoas abscess include fever, back / flank pain, inguinal mass, and difficulty _____

Anal fissures typically present with pain while pooping and _____ on toilet paper

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?

vertigo

What are the characteristic findings and complications of Hypertriglyceridemia (Hyperlipidemia type IV)?

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Which cause(s) of painful genital ulceration present with painful inguinal lymph nodes? _____

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Flashcard 1: _____ is an intestinal hypomotility without obstruction that results in constipation and decreased flatus

Answer: Ileus

Flashcard 2: Diabetes mellitus may result in _____ incontinence

Answer: overflow

Flashcard 3: Is irritable bowel syndrome related to structural abnormalities? _____

Answer: No

Flashcard 4: Vaginal delivery, prostate surgery / hysterectomy, post-menopausal state, obesity increase risk for _____ incontinence

Answer: stress

Flashcard 5: Signs and symptoms of a psoas abscess include fever, back / flank pain, inguinal mass, and difficulty _____

Answer: walking

Flashcard 6: Anal fissures typically present with pain while pooping and _____ on toilet paper

Answer: blood

Flashcard 7: What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?

Answer: A common benign condition in aging men characterized by nodular hyperplasia of the periurethral (lateral and middle) lobes of the prostate, leading to bladder outlet obstruction.

Extra: - **Symptoms:** Urinary frequency, nocturia, hesitancy, weak stream, dysuria. - **Diagnosis:** Digital Rectal Exam (smooth, firm, elastic enlargement), PSA (may be slightly elevated). - **Treatment:** - α1-antagonists (e.g., Tamsulosin) to relax smooth muscle. - 5α-reductase inhibitors (e.g., Finasteride) to decrease prostate size. - Surgery (TURP) if refractory. - **Complications:** Hypertrophy of the bladder, hydronephrosis, UTIs. - **Pathology:** Hyperplasia (increased cell number), NOT hypertrophy.

Flashcard 8: vertigo

Answer: sensation of spinning while stationary; subtype of "dizziness" but distinct from "lightheadedness"

Flashcard 9: What are the characteristic findings and complications of Hypertriglyceridemia (Hyperlipidemia type IV)?

Answer: - Elevated VLDL and TG - Risk of pancreatitis

Extra: Pathophysiology: Hepatic overproduction of VLDL. Inheritance: Autosomal Dominant (AD). Clinical note: Often does not cause xanthomas (unlike types I, II, III). High risk of acute pancreatitis when TGs >1000 mg/dL.

Flashcard 10: Which cause(s) of painful genital ulceration present with painful inguinal lymph nodes? _____

Answer: Chancroid (H. ducreyi)

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Study 10 flashcards on Anorectal disorders for USMLE Internal Medicine. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Gastroenterology. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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