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Diarrhea and malabsorption in the elderly.

P R Holt1

  • 1Department of Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1990
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Gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and malabsorption are common in older adults, often presenting subtly. Clinicians should actively identify these significant conditions and seek related patient histories.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Diarrhea and malabsorption are often overlooked as significant gastrointestinal disorders in the elderly.
  • These conditions can manifest more covertly in older individuals compared to younger populations.
  • Undiagnosed gastrointestinal issues in the elderly can lead to substantial disability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and clinical significance of diarrhea and malabsorption in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the need for clinicians to recognize these conditions as major health concerns in older patients.
  • To encourage proactive assessment for symptoms of diarrhea and evidence of malabsorption in geriatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review and synthesis of existing clinical knowledge on gastrointestinal disorders in the elderly.

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  • It focuses on the recognition and diagnostic approach to diarrhea and malabsorption in older adults.
  • No new patient data was collected; the focus is on clinical presentation and significance.

    • Main Results:

    • Diarrhea and malabsorption are indeed common gastrointestinal problems in the elderly, despite not being commonly considered.
    • These conditions often present with less obvious symptoms in older individuals.
    • Failure to recognize and manage these disorders can result in significant patient disability.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinicians must consider diarrhea and malabsorption as significant gastrointestinal disorders in the elderly.
    • A targeted history focusing on bowel habits and evidence of malabsorption is crucial for diagnosis.
    • Early recognition and management are essential to prevent disability in older patients with these conditions.