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Clinical evaluation for acute diarrhea is warranted for individuals with persistent fever, bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, symptoms of volume depletion (eg, dark or scant urine, symptoms of orthostasis), or a history of inflammatory bowel disease.
Differential Diagnosis Infectious causes of acute diarrhea include viruses, bacteria, and, less often, parasites. Noninfectious causes include medication adverse effects, acute abdominal...
When the differential diagnosis is broad, stool studies should be used to categorize diarrhea as watery, fatty, or inflammatory. Some disorders can cause more than one type of diarrhea....
Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea. Information from references 1-4. CBC = complete blood count; CRP = C-reactive protein; IBS = irritable bowel syndrome; IgA = immuno-
Knowledge of certain diarrhea-associated factors, such as volume, consistency, color, and frequency, helps distinguish the source. The following table outlines these characteristics that can be utilized to narrow down the list of differential diagnoses:
Chronic diarrhea is defined as a persistent alteration of stool consistency from the norm with loose stools (consistency between types 5 and 7 on the Bristol stool chart) and increased stool frequency of greater than three stools daily of at least four weeks' duration [3-7].
consequences of acute diarrhea infection has emerged and helps to inform clinical management. In this ACG Clinical Guideline, the authors present an evidence-based approach to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of acute diarrhea infection in both US-based and travel settings.
Based on duration, diarrhea is classified as: Riddle MS, DuPont HL, Connor BA. ACG clinical guideline: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of acute diarrheal infections in adults.
Identify the various possible etiologies of chronic diarrhea from medical conditions, and when it constutes an emergency. Outline the evaluation of chronic diarrhea. Review the treatment and management options available for chronic diarrhea.
In order to prevent severe dehydration and treat patients appropriately, it is crucial for health care providers to determine the right diagnosis of patients with acute diarrhea. This article focuses on pathophysiology, general patient presen- made based on patient presentation and objective data. 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.