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Chronic Diarrhea.

Lawrence R Schiller1

  • 1Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. LRSMD@aol.com.

Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology
|May 26, 2005
PubMed
Summary
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Nonspecific chronic diarrhea management involves dietary changes, nutritional support, and medications like loperamide or clonidine. These therapies aim to improve stool consistency and manage symptoms when a specific cause isn't found.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic diarrhea presents a diagnostic challenge with numerous potential causes.
  • When specific etiologies remain unidentified, nonspecific therapeutic strategies are employed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline management approaches for chronic diarrhea when a specific treatable cause is not identified.
  • To review the utility of various nonspecific therapies, including dietary modifications and pharmacologic agents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and emerging treatments for chronic diarrhea.
  • Categorization of therapies based on mechanism of action and clinical application.

Main Results:

  • Dietary fiber can enhance stool consistency, particularly with concurrent fecal incontinence.

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  • Pharmacologic options include opiate antidiarrheals (loperamide, diphenoxylate, codeine), clonidine, octreotide, and bile acid binders.
  • Clonidine offers proabsorptive and motility benefits but is limited by its antihypertensive effects. Octreotide is effective for endocrine tumors and dumping syndrome. Bile acid binders have limited use in nonspecific diarrhea.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nonspecific chronic diarrhea management requires a tailored approach combining dietary adjustments and pharmacotherapy.
    • The choice of treatment depends on symptom severity, patient factors, and potential side effects.