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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnosis

Background:

  • Chronic diarrhea is a prevalent and complex condition encountered in primary care settings.
  • Etiologies vary widely, encompassing benign factors like excessive juice intake to serious conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the definition and diverse etiologies of chronic diarrhea.
  • To provide a simplified diagnostic and management strategy for primary care clinicians.
  • To outline criteria for referring patients to a gastroenterology (GI) specialist.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on chronic diarrhea definition, causes, diagnosis, and management.
  • Synthesis of evidence to create a practical clinical approach.
  • Identification of red flags and indications for specialist referral.

Main Results:

  • Chronic diarrhea is defined by duration and characterized by a broad spectrum of causes.
  • A systematic diagnostic approach can effectively identify the underlying etiology in most cases.
  • Timely referral to a GI specialist is crucial for complex or refractory cases.

Conclusions:

  • Primary care clinicians can effectively manage many cases of chronic diarrhea with a structured approach.
  • Understanding the differential diagnosis and appropriate referral pathways is essential for optimal patient outcomes.