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==Overview==
==Overview==
According to the USPSTF, screening for chronic diarrhea is not recommended.


==Screening==
==Screening==
There are certain features which if present in a patient complaining of diarrhea for over 4 weeks require further evaluation. these include:
According to the USPSTF, screening for chronic diarrhea is not recommended.
*Rectal bleeding
*Weight loss
*Age > 50 years
*Pain
*Associated psychological factors
*Somatization
*Dietary causes of diarrhea


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:57, 29 July 2020