Weight loss surgery (WLS) has had a tumultuous history. The initial operations performed 5
decades ago had questionable weight loss, carried unacceptably high risks, and had …

The Na+/H+ exchanger-3 (NHE3) belongs to the mammalian NHE protein family and
catalyzes the electro-neutral exchange of extracellular sodium for intracellular proton across …

305 excess of 200 g/24 h may be the most easily obtainable, objective definition of diarrhea.
This definition may cause misdiagnosis in 20% of patients with loose stools of less than this …

Analysis of multiple biopsies allows a correct diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases in
66–75% of newly diagnosed patients. Additional endoscopic and clinical data allow a final …

Diarrhea is defined as reduced stool consistency, increased water content and number of
evacuations per day. A wide array of causes and pathophysiological mechanisms underlie …

Chronic diarrhoea is a common presenting symptom in both primary care medicine and in
specialised gastroenterology clinics. It is estimated that> 5% of the population has chronic …

La diarrea crónica es un síntoma de presentación frecuente, tanto en las consultas de
medicina de familia como en las de digestivo. Se estima que> 5% de la población sufre …

Vomiting is a reflex composed of the coordinated series of motor and autonomic responses
that results in the forceful expulsion of gastric contents through the mouth activated by …

Chronic diarrhea is a common patient complaint, with an estimated prevalence of 5%.
Diarrhea is defined as> 200 g/day of stool with decreased consistency, and chronic diarrhea …

A wide variety of small intestinal mucosal diseases lead to malabsorption. Although stool
studies, especially stool for excess fat, and functional tests for deficiency states are important …