Bowel Dysfunction

Minimal Bowel Dysfunction

Expressions activating this band contain little to no clear gastrointestinal or bowel-related content, or only vague administrative or status language that does not indicate active digestive symptoms or bowel difficulty.

Mild Bowel Dysfunction

Expressions activating this band describe occasional or nonspecific digestive and elimination-related symptoms such as nausea, swallowing difficulty, abdominal or pelvic pain, constipation, or needing to use the bathroom at night. The bowel-related disturbance is present but diffuse and not yet centered on persistent bowel habit disruption.

Moderate Bowel Dysfunction

Expressions activating this band describe clear bowel and digestive problems such as indigestion, stomach pain, cramping, frequent urination, constipation, diarrhea, or difficulty eliminating in the toilet. The expression reflects recurring gastrointestinal discomfort with noticeable interference in elimination.

Marked Bowel Dysfunction

Expressions activating this band focus on bowel-specific impairment, especially stomach cramps and reduced bowel control. The disturbance is experienced as direct difficulty managing defecation rather than general digestive discomfort alone.

Severe Bowel Dysfunction

Expressions activating this band describe pronounced bowel disturbance marked by diarrhea, constipation, alternating bowel habits, flatulence, bleeding, loss of control, or difficulty cleaning after a bowel movement. The expression reflects persistent and functionally disruptive bowel symptoms.

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