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An approach to diarrhea with emphasis on the irritable bowel syndrome.
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PMID:  21253155     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Diarrhea is a symptom of a large number of serious organic illnesses, but it is also a cardinal symptom of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A complete history and physical examination will narrow the etiologic possibilities greatly, as will a few routine screening tests. If the symptom seems to be caused by IBS, a combination of dietary manipulation and advice about psychologic factors should be tried, prior to the use of medications. Particularly refractory cases or those in which there is doubt concerning the diagnosis should be referred to a specialist for further assessment and management.
Authors:
T Lay
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien     Volume:  34     ISSN:  0008-350X     ISO Abbreviation:  Can Fam Physician     Publication Date:  1988 Mar 
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Created Date:  2011-01-21     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0120300     Medline TA:  Can Fam Physician     Country:  Canada    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  673-6     Citation Subset:  -    
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