Diarrhea and Malabsorption
2014 ◽
pp. 719-733
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The objective definition of diarrhea is stool weight 〉200 g per day. The more common subjective definition is frequency of defecation that is greater than or equal to three stools per day combined with less-than-normal form and consistency. Diarrhea is also defined by duration. Acute diarrhea is defined as 〈2 weeks in duration, persistent diarrhea between 2 and 4 weeks, and chronic diarrhea more than 4 weeks in duration. In the United States most cases of acute diarrhea are due to infections and are self-limited. Noninfectious etiologies are more common in chronic diarrhea. The evaluation and general management of acute and chronic diarrhea are discussed in this chapter.
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pp. 112-124
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Vol 37
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pp. 933-968
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2018 ◽
pp. 144-160
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