Pathophysiology of Greedy Colon and Diabetes:
Role of Atropine in worsening of Diabetes
Rohit Gundamaraju, Ravichandra Vemuri
Citation Information :
Gundamaraju R, Vemuri R. Pathophysiology of Greedy Colon and Diabetes: Role of Atropine in worsening of Diabetes. Euroasian J Hepatogastroenterol 2014; 4 (1):51-54.
Greedy colon which is a synonym of constipation is a serious condition in the human body which may
lead to complications, like damage of the rectal tissue, cellular dehydration and colorectal cancer.
Diabetes mellitus, although a systemic disease with diverse clinical symptoms, is also related with
cellular dehydration. Understanding the pathophysiological aspects of diabetes mellitus and greedy
colon may shed light in the management of either of these conditions. The main purpose of this article
is to demonstrate an association of tissue dehydration during diabetes mellitus and constipation.
The adverse side effects of atropine will be discussed due to its M3 blockage effect and reduction in
peristalsis keeping in mind the importance of these facts in the context of public health importance,
especially in geriatric health.
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