Chronic diarrhea epidemiology and demographics
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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
The prevalence of chronic diarrhea is estimated to be about 300-500/100,000 persons with about 3–5% of the population having diarrhea lasting more than 1 month in any given year.[1][2][3] Chronic diarrhea is less frequent when compared to acute diarrhea. The cause of chronic diarrhea also vary widely, for the incidence, age, case fatality rate, and gender distribution of some causes of chronic diarrhea see below;
Prevalence
In developed countries, the prevalence of chronic diarrhea is estimated to be about 300-500/100,000 person.
The prevalence, incidence, age and sex distribution of some causes of chronic diarrhea
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Lactose intolerance
- Endocrine disorders such as Hyperthyroidism
- Neuroendocrine tumors such as VIPoma
- Celiac disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Giardiasis
- Tropical sprue
- Diverticulitis
- Clostridium difficile infection
- Ulcerating viral infections such as Cytomegalovirus infection
- Invasive bacterial infections such as Tuberculosis
- Neoplasias such as Colon carcinoma
References
- ↑ Talley NJ, O'Keefe EA, Zinsmeister AR, Melton LJ (1992). "Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in the elderly: a population-based study". Gastroenterology. 102 (3): 895–901. PMID 1537525.
- ↑ Talley NJ, Zinsmeister AR, Van Dyke C, Melton LJ (1991). "Epidemiology of colonic symptoms and the irritable bowel syndrome". Gastroenterology. 101 (4): 927–34. PMID 1889716.
- ↑ Sandler RS, Stewart WF, Liberman JN, Ricci JA, Zorich NL (2000). "Abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea in the United States: prevalence and impact". Dig Dis Sci. 45 (6): 1166–71. PMID 10877233.