Chronic diarrhea
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: prolonged diarrhea; chronic diarrhea of unknown origin; chronic small bowel diarrhea; chronic large bowel diarrhea; protracted diarrhea.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Chronic Diarrhea from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies