Chronic diarrhea is defined as stool output >200 g/24 h in children and adults, or 10 g/kg/24 h in infants, that has occurred for >30 days.
Should be differentiated from acute d...
Evaluation of the stool pattern, including consistency, frequency, and appearance
The characteristics of the onset of diarrhea should be noted as precisely as possible (e.g., congenita...
Pancreatic enzymes may be used in patients with pancreatic insufficiency.
Luminal (nonabsorbed) antibiotics for small bowel bacterial overgrowth
In certain cases in which the di...
Berni Canani R, Terrin G, Cardillo G, et al. Congenital diarrheal disorders: improved understanding of gene defects is leading to advances in intestinal physiology and clinical mana...
236071009 Chronic diarrhea (disorder)
15699003 Secretory diarrhea (disorder)
17551007 Chronic diarrhea of...
Q: If my infant has cow’s milk allergy, when can he have cow’s milk?
A: In patients with cow’s milk and/or soy allergy, rechallenge should be around 12 months of age and should be in a controlled e...
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