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Unveiling a Large Pelvic Mass in a Middle-Aged Woman: The Consequences of Neglected Gynecological Care.
Cureus
December 2024
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cape Fear Valley Health, Fayetteville, USA.
Pelvic masses in women can originate from both gynecological and non-gynecological sources, necessitating careful evaluation to ensure appropriate treatment. Gynecological masses can range from functional ovarian cysts and tubo-ovarian abscesses to malignant and benign tumors. This case report presents a mucinous borderline ovarian tumor (BOT), a rare type of ovarian neoplasm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpidemiology of constipation and its associated factors in an ageing population of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland: A cross-sectional study.
J Intellect Dev Disabil
September 2024
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Constipation impacts health-related quality of life with a burden similar to other chronic conditions. This study characterises the prevalence of constipation and its associated factors in older adults with intellectual disability. Data from the Intellectual Disability Supplement of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing was analysed using bivariate and multivariate approaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPreservation of inferior mesenteric artery reduces short- and long-term defecatory dysfunction after laparoscopic colorectal resection for diverticular disease: An RCT.
Surg Endosc
January 2025
Department of Surgery, St. Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Background: The quality of life after surgery for diverticular disease is mainly linked to the presence and severity of postoperative defecatory disorders. These symptoms are frequently related to the sigmoid and rectal denervation following the arterial ligation. The preservation of Inferior Mesenteric Artery performing colorectal resections seems to reduce denervation, which led to a better defecatory function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFElectroacupuncture and Tongbian decoction ameliorate CUMS-induced depression and constipation in mice via TPH2/5-HT pathway of the gut-brain axis.
Brain Res Bull
January 2025
Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China. Electronic address:
Depression is commonly associated with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, such as constipation, which can potentially intensify depressive symptoms. The interplay between these conditions is believed to be facilitated by the gut-brain axis, which suggests a complex bidirectional interaction. Current treatments, such as antidepressants and prokinetics, are often associated with side effects and high recurrence rates, highlighting the need for effective treatments targeting both depression and constipation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDefecation after magnesium supplementation enhances cognitive performance in triathletes.
Sports Med Health Sci
March 2025
Laboratory of Exercise Biochemistry, University of Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan, China.
Constipation is correlated with diminished cognitive function, revealing a possible rectum-brain connection. In this counter-balanced crossover trial, 13 elite triathletes underwent a Stroop test to assess cognitive function and executive control. The Stroop test was conducted both with and without magnesium oxide intake, with a 1-week washout period between sessions.
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