Diagnosis and Management of IBS in Adults - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2012 - Irritable bowel syndrome is defined as abdominal discomfort or pain associated with altered bowel habits for at least three days per month in the previous three months, with the absence of organic disease. In North America, the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome is 5 to 10 percent ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0901/p419.html
Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2011 - Chronic diarrhea, defined as a decrease in stool consistency for more than four weeks, is a common but challenging clinical scenario. It can be divided into three basic categories: watery, fatty (malabsorption), and inflammatory. Watery diarrhea may be subdivided into osmotic, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/1115/p1119.html
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2005 - Clostridium difficile infection is responsible for approximately 3 million cases of diarrhea and colitis annually in the United States. The mortality rate is 1 to 2.5 percent. Early diagnosis and prompt aggressive treatment are critical in managing C. difficile-associated diarrhea. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0301/p921.html
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