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Some of the physical findings of chronic diarrhea are [[orthostatic hypotension]], [[dehydration]], [[neuropathy]], [[muscle wasting]], [[edema]], [[malnutrition]], [[urticaria pigmentosa]], [[dermatographism]], pinch purpura, [[macroglossia]], [[hyperpigmentation]], [[Addison's disease|addison’s disease]], migratory necrotizing erythema | Some of the physical findings of chronic diarrhea are [[orthostatic hypotension]], [[dehydration]], [[neuropathy]], [[muscle wasting]], [[edema]], [[malnutrition]], [[urticaria pigmentosa]], [[dermatographism]], pinch purpura, [[macroglossia]], [[hyperpigmentation]], [[Addison's disease|addison’s disease]], migratory necrotizing erythema. | ||
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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
Some of the physical findings of chronic diarrhea are orthostatic hypotension, dehydration, neuropathy, muscle wasting, edema, malnutrition, urticaria pigmentosa, dermatographism, pinch purpura, macroglossia, hyperpigmentation, addison’s disease, migratory necrotizing erythema.
Physical examination
Appearance of the patient
- Patient appears ill, lethargic and dehydrated
Vital Signs
Skin
- Hyperpigmentation seen with addison disease
- dermatitis herpetiformis seen with celiac disease
- Migratory necrotizing erythema seen with glucagonoma
- flushing seen with carcinoid syndrome
HEENT
Neck
- Thyroid nodule
- lymphadenopathy in case of hyperthyroidism
Lungs
Heart
Abdomen
Genitourinary
- Anal sphincter weakness
Extremities
- Lid lag seen with hyperthyroidism