The narcotic bowel syndrome.
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.
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Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610.
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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
D009294:Narcotics; D003000:Clonidine