Chronic diarrhea primary prevention

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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

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Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

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Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]

Overview

There is no established method for the prevention of chronic diarrhea. There are no vaccines for the prevention of the disease; however, depending on the underlying cause, handwashing and other sanitary processes can be adopted.

Primary prevention

There is no established method for the prevention of chronic diarrhea. There are no vaccines for the prevention of the disease; however, depending on the underlying cause, handwashing, yearly colonoscopies, and avoidance of triggers such as meals containing gluten for celiac disease patients can be adopted.

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