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    • Gastroenterology
    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Exercise-induced gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and fecal incontinence can occur in athletes.
    • While often benign, these symptoms can sometimes indicate serious underlying conditions.
    • Identifying the root cause is crucial for effective management and athlete well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report two distinct cases of endurance athletes presenting with severe gastrointestinal distress during strenuous exercise.
    • To illustrate unusual presentations of lumbar spondylolisthesis and jejunal diverticulosis as causes of these symptoms.
    • To emphasize the importance of thorough medical evaluation for exercise-related GI issues.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of a runner with diarrhea and fecal incontinence.
    • Case report of a cyclist with diarrhea and fecal incontinence.
    • Diagnostic workup including physical examination and imaging (implied).
    • Treatment and outcome assessment for both athletes.

    Main Results:

    • The runner's symptoms resolved upon avoidance of triggering activities, suggesting a link to lumbar spondylolisthesis.
    • The cyclist's condition improved with a course of oral tetracycline, indicating jejunal diverticulosis.
    • Both athletes experienced resolution of their debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Lumbar spondylolisthesis and jejunal diverticulosis are rare but potential causes of exercise-induced diarrhea and fecal incontinence in athletes.
    • Conservative management (activity modification) and targeted medical treatment (antibiotics) can be effective.
    • Physicians should consider non-benign etiologies when evaluating athletes with persistent, strenuous exercise-related GI symptoms.