rome_iv_functional_defecation_disorders: Rome IV Diagnostic Criteria for Functional Defecation...

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Rome IV Diagnostic Criteria for Functional Defecation Disorders

Description

Evaluates the Rome IV criteria for diagnosing Functional Defecation Disorders (FDD). These disorders are characterized by a set of defecatory symptoms (straining, incomplete evacuation, etc.) along with objective evidence of impaired defecatory dynamics on anorectal function testing (e.g., manometry or balloon expulsion). The diagnosis requires at least two out of four core symptoms, objective testing evidence, and exclusion of organic causes.

Usage

rome_iv_functional_defecation_disorders(straining_ge_25_percent,
                                        sensation_incomplete_evacuation_ge_25_percent,
                                        sensation_anorectal_blockage_ge_25_percent,
                                        manual_maneuver_ge_25_percent,
                                        inadequate_defecatory_propulsion,
                                        dyssynergic_defecation, other_conditions_excluded)

Arguments

straining_ge_25_percent	Numeric (0 or 1). Straining during at least 25% of defecations. (1 = Yes).
sensation_incomplete_evacuation_ge_25_percent	Numeric (0 or 1). Sensation of incomplete evacuation in at least 25% of defecations. (1 = Yes).
sensation_anorectal_blockage_ge_25_percent	Numeric (0 or 1). Sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage in at least 25% of defecations. (1 = Yes).
manual_maneuver_ge_25_percent	Numeric (0 or 1). Use of manual maneuvers to facilitate at least 25% of defecations. (1 = Yes).
inadequate_defecatory_propulsion	Numeric (0 or 1). Objective evidence of impaired propulsion (e.g., ineffective pushing phase on manometry). (1 = Yes).
dyssynergic_defecation	Numeric (0 or 1). Objective evidence of dyssynergia (e.g., paradoxical puborectalis contraction or inadequate relaxation). (1 = Yes).
other_conditions_excluded	Numeric (0 or 1). Organic causes for the symptoms excluded (e.g., neoplasm, IBS). (1 = Yes).

Value

A list containing:

Diagnosis

The resulting FDD subtype (Inadequate Defecatory Propulsion, Dyssynergic Defecation, or General FDD).

References

Rao SS, Bharucha AE, Chiarioni G, et al. Anorectal Disorders. Gastroenterology. 2016;150:1430-1442. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2016.02.009

Examples

# Example 1: Dyssynergic Defecation
# Two symptoms met (Q1, Q3), Dyssynergia confirmed by testing
rome_iv_functional_defecation_disorders(1, 0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1)

# Example 2: Inadequate Defecatory Propulsion
# Three symptoms met, Propulsion inadequacy confirmed
rome_iv_functional_defecation_disorders(1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1)

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