’s principles of internal medicine
This is part of a chapter in the book Principles of Internal Medicine that discusses the management of chronic diarrhea. It discusses the evaluation and management of various causes of chronic diarrhea, as well as treatment of underlying diseases and syndromes that can cause chronic diarrhea. This includes topics such as inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, food allergy, and irritable bowel syndrome. It also covers approaches to managing and treating the associated symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating and weight loss. Additionally, it covers the use of medication to treat chronic diarrhea, including loperamide and antibiotics. Finally, it provides guidance on lifestyle modifications that may help to reduce diarrhea.