Chronic Diarrhea: What It Is, Causes & Treatment Options - Cleveland Clinic
网页Chronic diarrhea means having loose stools regularly for more than four weeks. Diarrhea can be watery, fatty or inflammatory. A wide range of diseases can cause it. Sometimes, it turns out to be something you’re eating or a medication you’re taking.
Chronic Diarrhea: Treatment Options, Symptoms, and Causes - Healthline
网页2019年3月8日 · The main symptom of chronic diarrhea is loose or watery stools that persist for weeks. These stools may or may not be accompanied by a sense of urgency. You may have other symptoms as well,...
Chronic Diarrhea in Adults: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis
网页2020年4月15日 · Chronic diarrhea is defined as a predominantly decreased stool consistency lasting longer than four weeks. 1, 2 The prevalence is estimated to be 1% to 5% of the adult population. 1 Common...
Chronic Diarrhea - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2023年8月7日 · Chronic diarrhea is defined as loose/watery stools, which occur three or more times within 24 hours and lasts for 4 or more weeks. This activity outlines the evaluation and treatment of chronic diarrhea and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients with this condition.
Patient education: Chronic diarrhea in adults (Beyond the Basics)
网页2024年9月11日 · Chronic diarrhea is defined as three or more loose stools daily for at least four weeks. There are many possible causes of chronic diarrhea. Management is aimed at treating the underlying cause of diarrhea (whenever possible), firming up loose stools, and dealing with any complications of diarrhea.
Chronic Diarrhea: Causes, Treatment, and More - Health
网页2024年8月19日 · Chronic diarrhea is defined as having loose stools for more than four weeks. Causes include an infection, food intolerances, or conditions like IBD and IBS.
Chronic Diarrhea: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention - Verywell Health
网页2023年8月1日 · Different types of chronic diarrhea include watery diarrhea, inflammatory diarrhea, and fatty diarrhea. Chronic diarrhea can be caused by medical conditions, malabsorption, motility issues, or medications. It can …
Diarrhea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年8月3日 · Diarrhea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent passage of stool — is a common problem. Sometimes, it's the only symptom of a condition. At other times, it may be associated with other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or weight loss. Luckily, diarrhea is usually short-lived, lasting no more than a few days.
Diarrhea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年8月3日 · For diarrhea, some basic questions to ask include: What is likely causing my diarrhea? Could my diarrhea be caused by a medicine I'm taking? What tests do I need? Is my diarrhea likely short-term or long lasting? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach that you're suggesting? I …
A practical approach to the patient with chronic diarrhoea
网页Chronic diarrhoea is a common problem with many causes in the differential diagnosis. A thorough history is important to identify any precipitating factors. Screening tests, including coeliac serology and faecal calprotectin, are important to diagnose common organic causes.