Diarrhea: Causes & Reasons - Symptoma South Africa

Possible Causes for Diarrhea

[…] clinical performance of the FilmArray™ gastrointestinal (GI) panel was assessed in 168 stool samples collected from patients with either acute gastroenteritis or hemorragic diarrhea [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Adenovirus Infection

Enteric viral infectious should be considered in solid organ transplant recipients with chronic diarrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intractable diarrhea in a 40-year-old woman with terminal acquired immunodeficiency syndrome resulted from adenovirus infection of the duodenal mucosa. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Do not use these medicines without talking to your provider if you have bloody diarrhea, a fever, or if the diarrhea is severe. Do not give these medicines to children. [mountsinai.org]

Food Allergy

Infants may also develop green stools, diarrhea, vomiting, anemia (low blood count) and fussiness. [kidswithfoodallergies.org]

Two infants with AE, diarrhea, and low serum zinc levels were evaluated. Food allergy was found in both infants. The first infant had a serum IgE level of 4642 IU/mL. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] with the food, histamines are released, which can cause your child to experience hives, asthma, itching in the mouth, trouble breathing, stomach pains, vomiting, and/or diarrhea [chw.org]

Lactose Intolerance

Diarrhea at Curlie [en.wikipedia.org]

Dairy without the diarrhea. A win-win. [menshealth.com]

BACKGROUND: Symptoms associated with lactose intolerance (LI) and diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) are almost the same. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Escherichia Coli Infection

Infection with atypical EPEC is associated with prolonged diarrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

RESULTS: Prevalence of STEC infection was 4.1% among subjects presenting with watery diarrhea for ≤ 5 days' duration, bloody diarrhea for ≤ 36 hours' duration, or both. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When comparing the isolation rates of EPEC among children with diarrhea and healthy controls without diarrhea, in general, there is a higher isolation rate in diarrhea, although [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diabetic Enteropathy

It can cause diarrhea. You might have ongoing diarrhea. Or you might have diarrhea for a few months, and then it goes away. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

How long does diabetic diarrhea last? People with diabetes have a higher risk of chronic or persistent diarrhea. [healthline.com]

Click here to find out more about home remedies for diarrhea. Some foods may worsen the symptoms of diarrhea. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Colitis

This chronic diarrhea of microscopic colitis is different from the acute diarrhea of infectious colitis, which typically lasts only days to weeks. [medicinenet.com]

Since CCS is very rare, we herein describe a case of MNZ-effective diarrhea after UCBT. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] s fairly common to have mild diarrhea when starting an antibiotic. [webmd.com]

Infantile Gastroenteritis

Part IV focuses on the diagnosis and dietary and pharmacological management of chronic diarrhea. [books.google.de]

Diarrhea at Curlie [en.wikipedia.org]

Part III examines the epidemiological relationship between malnutrition and chronic diarrhea in infants and children. [books.google.de]

Infectious Enteritis

The general conclusion in that study was that the heat theory is inadequate to explain the occurrence of diarrhea during the hot weather, although it may act as a predisposing [jamanetwork.com]

diarrhea NOS ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R19.7 Diarrhea, unspecified 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Diarrhea NOS Type 1 Excludes functional diarrhea [icd10data.com]

NOS (R19.7) functional diarrhea (K59.1) infectious gastroenteritis and colitis NOS (A09) neonatal diarrhea (noninfective) (P78.3) psychogenic diarrhea (F45.8) K52.9) diarrhea [icd10data.com]

Traveler's Diarrhea

Acute diarrhea is the most common illness among travelers. [aafp.org]

Seek medical help for traveler's diarrhea if: Diarrhea is severe, bloody, or does not resolve within a few days Diarrhea is accompanied by fever and chills You are unable [webmd.com]

What is Travelersī Diarrhea? Travelers' diarrhea (TD) is the most common illness affecting travelers. [web.archive.org]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

KEYWORDS: IBS-D; Viberzi; diarrhea; eluxadoline; gastrointestinal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

METHODS: The cohort was composed of 23 diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D) patients and 24 HC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prevention of irinotecan induced diarrhea by probiotics: A randomized double blind, placebo controlled pilot study. [doi.org]

Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy

However, diarrhea can also be a symptom of a type of autonomic neuropathy. This is what is known as diabetic diarrhea. [diabetesforecast.org]

[…] and cimetidine (H1 and H2 histamine antagonists, respectively) markedly improved the hypotension and diarrhea and led to better blood glucose control. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Her diarrhea had previously been successfully managed with three daily injections of octreotide without adverse consequences. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Appendicitis

RESULTS: factors associated with complications were fever, radiological and sonographic changes, abrupt positive decompression and diarrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

While everyone is different, the usual signs and symptoms of appendicitis include: Early Symptoms Constipation, diarrhea, or gas Dull, achy pain beginning around the belly [sepsis.org]

[…] for more than 5 days, or your infant or child has had diarrhea for 2 days or vomiting for 12 hours (call right away if a baby younger than 3 months has diarrhea or vomiting [bouldermedicalcenter.com]

Colitis Cystica Profunda

diarrhea in the absence of any disease process. [encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com]

Colitis cystica profunda is a rare, benign, non-neoplastic condition which usually presents as a mass in the rectum associated with bloody, mucoid diarrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] other inflammation / ulceration of bowel; mucus follows granulation tracts to involve large areas of bowel Clinical features Stools contain blood or mucus; patients may have diarrhea [pathologyoutlines.com]

Histamine Intolerance

Effects can range from common digestive system problems including abdominal pain and spasms, diarrhea, constipation, and flatulence, to headaches, to skin rash and eczema [histame.com]

If histamine is released in the gastrointestinal tract, you likely will develop stomach pains, cramps or diarrhea. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

In fact, histamine intolerance can be responsible for conditions as diverse as seasickness, headaches and migraine, tachycardia, gastric disorders, diarrhea, intolerance to [bookdepository.com]

Rotavirus Infection

Abstract Documentation of rotavirus diarrhea in a rural, resource-poor setting is a difficult task. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Both loperamide and atropine decreased intestinal motility and attenuated diarrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

diarrhea. [bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com]

Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome

Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Chronic Diarrhea Abstract Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare non-hereditary disease characterized by chronic diarrhea, diffuse [gastrores.org]

A 60-year-old male was in his usual state of health when he presented to his primary care provider with acute onset of diarrhea and was treated with a course of antibiotics [literaturepublishers.org]

CCS symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, dysgeusia or ageusia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A 2-month-old girl with a dysmorphic face presented with recurrent respiratory tract infections, vomiting, diarrhea and hepatosplenomegaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fluid requirements increase during or after episodes of diarrhea and with exercise. Make sure you replenish losses of electrolytes from diarrhea. [ucsfhealth.org]

Potassium Increased risk with chronic vomiting and diarrhea, prednisone use. [ucsfhealth.org]

Foodborne Disease

Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. [ift.org]

2-5 days Diarrhea, cramps, fever, and vomiting; diarrhea may be bloody 2-10 days Raw and undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk,contaminated water Clostridium botulinum [fda.gov]

In some cases, diarrhea may be bloody and may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. [ift.org]

Pseudomembranous Colitis

PURPOSE: Pseudomembranous colitis is a severe form of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pseudomembranous colitis usually presents with diarrhea in a clinical setting of recent antibiotic use. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea Most cases of antibiotic-associated diarrhea are categorized as nonspecific diarrhea (Figure 4).4 These are mild diarrhea episodes without a [jamanetwork.com]

Clostridium Difficile

C. difficile–induced diarrhea occurs in up to 8% of hospitalized patients and is responsible for 20 to 30% of cases of hospital-acquired diarrhea. [msdmanuals.com]

It is the most common cause of health care–associated diarrhea in the United States. [archpedi.jamanetwork.com]

Reactive arthritis rarely has occurred after C. difficile–induced diarrhea. [msdmanuals.com]

Pediatric Crohn Disease

Diarrhea at Curlie [en.wikipedia.org]

When the small intestine is affected, children experience malabsorption, manifested as growth deceleration or failure, weight loss and diarrhea. [symptoma.com]

[…] functional diarrhea, radiation-induced diarrhea, and chemotherapy-induced diarrhea.[45] Another absorbent agent used for the treatment of mild diarrhea is kaopectate. [en.wikipedia.org]

Parasitic Disease

The CDC says the infection can make "healthy people sick for up to three weeks with watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting, and can lead to dehydration." [aol.com]

Side effects include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Parasitic causes of diarrhea in children. Semin Pediatr Infect Dis. 1994. 5:191-201. Hashmey R, Genta RM, White Jr AC. Parasites and Diarrhea. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

[…] fatigue Light-headedness and dizziness Palpitations and rapid heartbeat Shortness of breath A sore tongue that has a red, beefy appearance Nausea or poor appetite Weight loss Diarrhea [blogs.naturalnews.com]

The following are the signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency: Fatigue Weight loss Palpitations Development of sore in the mouth and tongue Diarrhea Problems with menstrual [symptoma.com]

Consequences Vitamin B12 deficiency can have a range of clinical manifestations: 2 General symptoms (e.g., fatigue, weakness, stomatitis, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite [kidsnewtocanada.ca]

Iodine Poisoning

Symptoms include burning pain in the mouth and esophagus, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, delirium, shock, nephritis, laryngeal edema, and circulatory collapse. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Six hours later she became acutely ill with vomiting, diarrhea, faintness, pain in the hands, fingers, wrists, and face, followed almost immediately by urticarial wheals over [annals.org]

Initially, these people may feel a burning sensation in their mouth and throat, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset and development of skin rash. [medicalfoxx.com]

Diverticulitis of the Colon

One patient had moderate abdominal pain and diarrhea soon after daiobotampito intake. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Complications of diverticula include bleeding, perforation, and diarrhea with malabsorption resulting from bacterial overgrowth. [merckmanuals.com]

Clinical signs will include fever, anorexia, left lower quadrant abdominal pain and diarrhea. [wikilectures.eu]

Salmonella Food Poisoning

The symptoms can last for up to 7 days and are usually self-limiting but some patients may develop severe diarrhea and consequent dehydration requiring hospitalization. [symptoma.com]

Management Of Salmonella Infection Since the main symptom is watery diarrhea, it may result in dehydration. [steadyhealth.com]

The good news is that you can avoid salmonella in the same way that you can avoid traveler’s diarrhea. [sickontheroad.com]

Pancreatic Insufficiency

In our patients with refractory diarrhea and low FE1, PERT provided immediate symptomatic relief. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

METHODS: The study included patients who met the Rome II criteria for D-IBS, patients with chronic diarrhea, and subjects without diarrhea (controls). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Only 1/11 reported no symptomatic benefit and 8/19 patients had discontinued supplementation because their diarrhea had improved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Salmonella Infection

Diarrhea was absent in one-third of cases. Among 12 recipients of allogeneic HSCT, 8 presented with bacteremia and only 6 had diarrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

NOS ( R19.7 ) functional diarrhea ( K59.1 ) infectious gastroenteritis and colitis NOS ( A09 ) neonatal diarrhea (noninfective) ( P78.3 ) psychogenic diarrhea ( F45.8 ) infectious [icd10data.com]

Abstract Iron fortification has been associated with a modest increase in diarrhea risk among children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Viral Gastroenteritis

What Is Diarrhea? Diarrhea is frequent, soft or loose bowel movements (poop). Most people get diarrhea from time to time. [kidshealth.org]

Viral gastroenteritis is an infection caused by a variety of viruses and results in vomiting or diarrhea. [southernnevadahealthdistrict.org]

In addition, diarrhea and cramping may begin during this 24 hour period or immediately afterward. [healthcentral.com]