Diarrhea

Diarrhea is loose/watery stools (>=3 times/day), acute or chronic, due to infection, IBD, IBS, malabsorption, medication, or endocrine causes, presenting with frequent loose stools, urgency, and possible dehydration. Treatment: oral rehydration solution; supportive diet; antiemetics; treat cause (antibiotics if bacterial; 5-ASA/biologics if IBD; gluten-free if celiac); anti-diarrheals (loperamide) cautiously (avoid in bloody diarrhea/fever); probiotics; monitor dehydration; IV fluids if severe; follow-up if persistent >2 weeks.

Common Symptoms

Frequent loose/watery stools; urgency; by infection/IBD/IBS/malabsorption/drug

Causes and Pathogenesis

Secretory/osmotic/inflammatory/motility causes diarrhea.

Treatment

ORS; treat cause; anti-diarrheals cautiously; monitor dehydration

Preventive Measures

Hand hygiene; safe food/water; treat underlying disease.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology/Emergency/Pediatrics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.