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Diarrhea

3 or more bowel movement daily are considered abnormal.

Types of Diarrhea

Acute =  Any diarrhea lasting less than 14 days

Persistent = Any diarrhea lasting between 14 – 28 days

Chronic = Any diarrhea lasting more than 4 weeks

Causes

  • Infection Bacteria , Parasites, Protozoa , Viruses
  • Food allergies
  • Medication
  • IBS
  • Endocrinopathies Addison disease, Carcinoid syndrome, Hyperthyroidism
  • IBD Crohn disease , Ulcerative Colitis
  • Colon carcinoma
  • Diverticulitis

Laboratory test

  • CBC
  • Metabolic profile
  • Medication
  • IBS
  • CRP
  • Fecal leukocytes
  • Colon carcinoma
  • Diverticulitis

Treatment

  • Most important treatment of diarrhea is to ensure that fluid and electrolyte deficits are replenished with iv fluid or oral rehydration therapy
  • Cause specific treatment