Diarrhoea Flashcards by Blanca Postigo | Brainscape

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WHO diarrhoea definition

A

> 3 loose or watery stool per day

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Acute diarrhoea ?

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< 14 days

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Chronic diarrhoea

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> 14 days

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Common acute diarrhoea causes?

A

gastroenteritis
diverticulitis
antibiotic therapy
constipation causing overflow

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Usually chronic diarrhoea causes?

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IBS

UC

Crohns

colorectal cancer

coeliac disease

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