Narcotic bowel syndrome is defined as worsening abdominal bloating and cramping with chronic opiate use, leading to paralytic ileus. This syndrome is common yet underreported in adults. However, there is no current evidence of such conditions in the newborn after exposure to high doses of opiates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe causes of nontraumatic coma (NTC) vary by country, season and period of data collection. Infective diseases are among the major worldwide causes of NTC. Nonaccidental head injury must be in the differential diagnosis.
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