title: The narcotic bowel syndrome.
abstract: In this editorial, we review the narcotic bowel syndrome, its etiology, presentation, and treatment. We suggest this is an often overlooked diagnosis in many clinical settings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Cerda
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D003000:Clonidine; D006801:Humans; D007418:Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009294:Narcotics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010146:Pain / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D009294:Narcotics; D003000:Clonidine