Chronic diarrhea epidemiology and demographics

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Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Chronic diarrhea from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

Chest X Ray

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MRI

Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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

Overview

Epidemiology and demographic

Prevalence

In developed countries, the prevalence of diarrhea is 3-5%.

Incidence

Case Fatality Rate

Age

Gender

Men and women are affected equally by chronic diarrhea.

Race

There is no racial predilection for chronic diarrhea.

Developed Countries

Developing countries

The incidence of chronic diarrhea in adults in the developing countries has not been appropriately documented.

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