Chronic diarrhea. A practical approach for the pediatrician

• Published in: The Pediatric clinics of North America Vol. 38; no. 3; p. 667
• Main Authors: Baldassano, R N, Liacouras, C A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.06.1991
• Subjects: Child; Child, Preschool; Chronic Disease; Diagnosis, Differential; Diarrhea - diagnosis; Diarrhea - etiology; Humans; Infant; Male

Despite the high prevalence of chronic diarrhea there is no universal approach to its diagnosis and treatment. This article summarizes the pathophysiologic processes that result in chronic diarrhea and presents a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to this often distressing problem.