Diarrhea Flashcards
1
Q
Diarrhea- Def
A
Abnormal freq >3/ day, consistency
- Acute 4 weeks
2
Q
Inflammatory
A
- Damage to mucosal lining
- Noturnal stools
- Bloody stools (dysentery)
- Chrons, UC
3
Q
Secretory
A
- Increase in active secretion of fluid or decreased absorption
- Bacterial & viral infection
- Continuous despite fasting
4
Q
Osmotic
A
- Unabsorbed solute remains in colon
- improves with fasting
- Sorbitol, lactose
5
Q
Altered motility
A
- Increased- inadequate time for water absorption
- Decreased- stasis & bacterial growth
- IBS
6
Q
Non- pharm tx
A
- Bowel rest
- Avoid high fiber, fast, milk, caffeine
- BRAT diet
- Oral rehydreation
7
Q
Do not tx
A
- Fever or bloody stools
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- EHEC- risk of HUS
