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There are certain features which if present in a patient complaining of diarrhea for over 4 weeks require further evaluation. these include: | |||
*Rectal bleeding | |||
*Weight loss | |||
*Age > 50 years | |||
*Pain | |||
*Associated psychological factors | |||
*Somatization | |||
*Dietary causes of diarrhea | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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]
Overview
Screening
There are certain features which if present in a patient complaining of diarrhea for over 4 weeks require further evaluation. these include:
- Rectal bleeding
- Weight loss
- Age > 50 years
- Pain
- Associated psychological factors
- Somatization
- Dietary causes of diarrhea