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==Overview==
==Overview==
The word diarrhea derived from the Greek term "to flow through," is a common manifestation of gastrointestinal disease. Its definition has traditionally been based upon the frequency, volume, and consistency of stools. As a result of various inconsistencies in definition, the American Gastroenterological Association suggests that chronic diarrhea should be defined as a decrease in fecal consistency lasting for four or more weeks.
The word "[[diarrhea]]" was coined by Hippocrates. [[Diarrhea]] is derived from the Greek term "to flow through." Diarrhea is a common manifestation of [[Gastrointestinal diseases|gastrointestinal disease]].


==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==
The word "[[diarrhea]]" was coined by Hippocrates. [[Diarrhea]] is derived from the Greek term "to flow through." Diarrhea is a common manifestation of [[Gastrointestinal diseases|gastrointestinal disease]].<ref name="pmid10348832">{{cite journal| author=Fine KD, Schiller LR| title=AGA technical review on the evaluation and management of chronic diarrhea. | journal=Gastroenterology | year= 1999 | volume= 116 | issue= 6 | pages= 1464-86 | pmid=10348832 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10348832  }} </ref>


The word diarrhea derived from the Greek term "to flow through," is a common manifestation of gastrointestinal disease. Its definition has traditionally been based upon the frequency, volume, and consistency of stools. As a result of various inconsistencies in definition, the American Gastroenterological Association suggests that chronic diarrhea should be defined as a decrease in fecal consistency lasting for four or more weeks.
==References==
==References==
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Overview

Historical Perspective

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Differentiating Chronic diarrhea from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

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Laboratory Findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]

Overview

The word "diarrhea" was coined by Hippocrates. Diarrhea is derived from the Greek term "to flow through." Diarrhea is a common manifestation of gastrointestinal disease.

Historical Perspective

The word "diarrhea" was coined by Hippocrates. Diarrhea is derived from the Greek term "to flow through." Diarrhea is a common manifestation of gastrointestinal disease.[1]

References

  1. Fine KD, Schiller LR (1999). "AGA technical review on the evaluation and management of chronic diarrhea". Gastroenterology. 116 (6): 1464–86. PMID 10348832.


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