approach patient with diarrhea diagnosis .pptx

approach patient with diarrhea

1. Approach Patient with diarrhea Dr.suhrab farahmand

2. Outline Definition Classification of acute diarrhea Approach to the patient of acute diarrhea Key takeaway points

3. Introduction Diarrhea is a symptom, not a disease Definition: Increased frequency of defecation (>3 times daily) increased liquidity(fluidity) of the stool decrease in consistency(unformed stools) Increased daily stool weight >200gr >200ml daily

4. Diarrhea categorized based on duration Acute diarrhea : <14 days in duration Persistent diarrhea : 14 – 30 days in duration Chronic diarrhea : >30 days in duration

5. Acute diarrhea divided in to:

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8. Outline Definition Classification of chronic diarrhea Approach to The patient Key takeaway point

9. Chronic diarrhea : >30 days in duration

10. Melanosis coli in laxative abuse