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==Diagnostic criteria==
==Diagnostic criteria==
There are no criteria for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea. However, in order to make an accurate diagnosis, it is important to be able to take a detailed history, physical exam and mostly from expert opinion and from experience in individual clinical centers. The use of these methods are subject to bias however, a specific diagnosis can be achieved in more than 90% of patients.
*History
*History
**Age
**Age
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*Procedure
*Procedure
**Anoscopy
**Anoscopy
**Sigmoidoscopy
**Colonoscopy and biopsy


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:49, 19 June 2017

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Differentiating Chronic diarrhea from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

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Other Imaging Findings

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Treatment

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Primary Prevention

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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

Diagnostic criteria

  • History
    • Age
    • Duration, onset
    • Food
    • Family history
    • Pattern
    • Timing
    • Travel
  • Physical examination
    • General
    • Eye
    • Skin
    • Abdomen
    • Anorectal
  • Laboratory tests
    • Blood (Albumin and thyroid stimulating hormone levels, complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, liver function testing
    • Stool ( Bacteria, blood, fat, leukocytes, ova and parasite, pH tests, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium antigen test)
    • Celiac panel
    • Clostridium difficle toxin ( if indicated)
    • Laxative screen ( if indicated)
  • Procedure
    • Anoscopy
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colonoscopy and biopsy

References


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