Abstract |
Chronic diarrhea can be caused by multiple disease entities. Basic diagnostic tests are required in order to administer specific therapies whenever possible. If no specific treatment can be used, a symptomatic management should be initiated in order to prevent massive electrolyte- and water losses. Substances that can be used are loperamide, cholestyramine, bulking agents, probiotics, anticholinergic agents and in severe cases opioids. If used properly these agents can be prescribed longterm with an acceptable side effect profile.
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Authors | B Vohmann, J C Hoffmann |
Journal | Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
(Dtsch Med Wochenschr)
Vol. 138
Issue 45
Pg. 2309-12
(Nov 2013)
ISSN: 1439-4413 [Electronic] Germany |
Vernacular Title | Antidiarrhoika bei chronischer Diarrhoe. |
PMID | 24163167
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York. |
Chemical References |
- Antidiarrheals
- Cholinergic Antagonists
- Laxatives
- Cholestyramine Resin
- Loperamide
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Topics |
- Antidiarrheals
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Cholestyramine Resin
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Cholinergic Antagonists
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Chronic Disease
- Diarrhea
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Humans
- Laxatives
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Loperamide
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Probiotics
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
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