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15 Απρ 2020 · Chronic diarrhea is defined as a predominantly decreased stool consistency lasting longer than four weeks. 1, 2 The prevalence is estimated to be 1% to 5% of the adult population. 1 Common...
19 Οκτ 2022 · Chronic diarrhea is persistent diarrhea that continues for more than four weeks. How common is this condition? An estimated 1% to 3% of the population has chronic diarrhea. But these estimates may be low, as many people don’t seek treatment unless they have other symptoms, such as pain or bleeding. Is it normal to have diarrhea all day every day?
31 Οκτ 2020 · Diarrhea is a fairly common problem among the elderly that has a higher morbidity and mortality compared with the general population. There are multiple reasons for diarrhea in the elderly that can be stratified by different mechanisms: infectious, osmotic, secretory, inflammatory, and malabsorptive.
The challenges presented by the diagnostic workup of chronic diarrhoea are arguably more pronounced in the elderly, wherein diverse aetiologies in the face of multiple potential clinical comorbidities and polypharmacy for these conditions, and additional limitations posed by frailty and resultant inability to undergo recommended investigations ...
2 Ιουλ 2024 · Chronic diarrhea is defined as a persistent alteration of stool consistency from the norm with loose stools (consistency between types 5 and 7 on the Bristol stool chart) and increased stool frequency of greater than three stools daily of at least four weeks' duration [3-7]. EPIDEMIOLOGY.
4 Σεπ 2021 · Chronic diarrhea (lasting more than 4 weeks) occurs up to 6% of the population (Singh et al. 2018). For most individuals, diarrhea is defined as the passage of loose stools, often associated with increased stool frequency (>2 bowel movements per day). The prevalence of diarrhea in the old is uncertain, but its impact can be severe.
25 Ιουλ 2019 · Chronic diarrhea is a common problem in all age groups but is a particularly challenging diagnostic problem in the elderly, since many different conditions need to be considered. The purpose of this review is to discuss the evaluation of chronic diarrhea in older individuals.
