title: Diarrhea.
abstract: Diarrhea is a common symptom of many conditions, and making an accurate diagnosis can be daunting. Research efforts have expanded the differential diagnosis of chronic diarrhea and have provided improved methods for the evaluation and management of patients with diarrheal diseases. This article discusses some of these trends and presents the emerging consensus regarding appropriate pathways of caring for patients with diarrheal diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA. LRSMD@aol.com
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Schiller
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000930:Antidiarrheals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000930:Antidiarrheals