Diarrhea in Adults Flashcards
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Definition of acute and chronic diarrhea
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Acute: 4 weeks
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Definition of diarrhea
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Passage of abnormally liquid or unformed stools at an increased frequency
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Pathophysiology of diarrhea
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No absorption occurs Excessive water secretion Fast motility Short GIT Damage or destruction of cells
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Types of Diarrhea
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DOSES
Dysmotile Osmotic Steatorrheal Exudative Secretory
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Treatment of Diarrhea
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Fluid and electrolyte replacement
Discontinuation of substance
Empiric antibiotics
Antidiarrheal agents
