Persistent diarrhoea continues to present a management challenge to clinicians around the
world. The investigation of persistent diarrhoea requires a logical hierarchical approach to …

Definitions for 'chronic diarrhoea'are arbitrary and are not evidence-based. The duration of
illness that would differentiate acute from chronic diarrhoea is often taken as four weeks and …

Most acute diarrhoea is infective and self-limiting. Routine microbiological techniques
usually do not demonstrate a cause, and no specific treatment is necessary. Chronic …

A systematic approach to investigation of chronic diarrhoea will ensure all relevant causes
are considered and minimize the chance of a missed diagnosis. Combination of clinical …

Diarrhoea is defined as the frequent passage of loose or watery stools. Most patients can
easily recognise and accurately define acute diarrhoea as an abrupt change in their bowel …

Diarrhoea is a common symptom in all communities and in both general and hospital
practice. Diarrhoeal diseases, particularly of infectious aetiology, are a huge health problem …

Acute diarrhoea is usually self-limiting and relatively easy to treat. Although the causes are
most often infective, antibiotics are not always indicated. Rehydration is more important in …

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For the last 40 years attention has focused on the aetiology and consequences of acute
diarrhoeal disease, which is still responsible for the deaths of more than 4 million pre-school …

Infections are an uncommon cause of chronic diarrhoea. Parasites are most likely, including
protozoa like giardia, cryptosporidia and cyclospora. Bacteria are unlikely to cause chronic …