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AIM: Interest in functional bowel disorders (FBDs) and faecal incontinence (FI) has increased amongst coloproctologists. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of FBDs and FI (including its severity) among Australian primary healthcare seekers using objective criteria. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a primary care setting in Sydney, Australia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect demographic information and diagnose FBDs (irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, functional bloating and functional diarrhoea) based on Rome III criteria. The severity of FI was determined using the Vaizey incontinence score. Associations with medical/surgical history and healthcare utilization were assessed. RESULTS: Of 596 subjects approached, 396 (66.4%) agreed to participate. Overall, 33% had FBD and/or FI. Irritable bowel syndrome was present in 11.1% and these participants were more likely to report anxiety/depression (P < 0.01) and to have had a previous colonoscopy (P < 0.001) or cholecystectomy (P = 0.02). Functional constipation was present in 8.1%, and functional bloating and functional diarrhoea were diagnosed in 6.1%, and 1.5%, respectively. FI was present in 12.1% with the majority (52%) reporting moderate/severe incontinence (Vaizey score > 8). Participants with FI were more likely to have irritable bowel syndrome, urinary incontinence and previous anal surgery (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: FBDs and FI are prevalent conditions amongst primary healthcare seekers and the needs of those affected appear to be complex given their coexisting symptoms and conditions. Currently, the majority do not reach colorectal services, although increased awareness by primary care providers could lead to sufferers being referred for specialist management.
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Enfermedades Funcionales del Colon/epidemiología , Incontinencia Fecal/epidemiología , Atención Primaria de Salud/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto , Anciano , Canal Anal/fisiopatología , Canal Anal/cirugía , Ansiedad/epidemiología , Ansiedad/etiología , Enfermedades Funcionales del Colon/etiología , Estudios Transversales , Diarrea/epidemiología , Diarrea/etiología , Incontinencia Fecal/etiología , Femenino , Humanos , Síndrome del Colon Irritable/epidemiología , Síndrome del Colon Irritable/etiología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Nueva Gales del Sur/epidemiología , Prevalencia , Estudios Prospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Evaluación de Síntomas/métodos , Evaluación de Síntomas/estadística & datos numéricos , Incontinencia Urinaria/epidemiología , Incontinencia Urinaria/etiología , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
The known risk factors for development of laryngeal carcinoma are smoking, alcohol drinking, air pollution, laryngeal keratosis, single adult papillomas, and previous irradiation. Laryngeal scleroma as a risk factor for the development of laryngeal carcinoma has not been mentioned in the English-language literature, to my knowledge. This is a report of 2 cases of proven long-term rhinolaryngoscleroma that have changed to laryngeal carcinoma.