[Diarrhea in immunopathies]

The main symptom in immunologic diseases of the gut is diarrhea. This is true for heterosensitization as well as for autosensitization, for local as well as for generalized diseases. Since the immunopathogenetic mechanism is connected with the presence of the antigen, the manifestation is depending on its local and temporal persistence. Elimination of the antigenic factor terminates the diarrhea. In autosensitization this is not possible; therefore an antiphlogistic and immunosuppressive therapy is necessary.