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Factitious diarrhea.

F G Saibil

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |November 16, 1974
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Factitious diarrhea can stem from dietary habits. Daily prune and prune juice intake caused chronic diarrhea in two patients, while Coffee Rich, possibly due to carrageenan, caused it in another.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Clinical Nutrition

    Background:

    • Diarrhea presents a complex diagnostic challenge.
    • Factitious causes, often overlooked, are crucial to consider in persistent cases.
    • Dietary factors can significantly impact bowel regularity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight overlooked dietary causes of chronic diarrhea.
    • To present case studies illustrating factitious etiology in diarrhea.
    • To emphasize the importance of detailed dietary history in diagnosis.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report analysis of three patients with chronic diarrhea.
    • Detailed patient interviews focusing on dietary intake.
    • Dietary manipulation and elimination to identify causative agents.

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    Main Results:

    • Two cases identified daily prune and prune juice consumption as the cause of chronic diarrhea.
    • One case identified an edible oil product (Coffee Rich) as the cause, potentially due to carrageenan.
    • Successful resolution of diarrhea achieved through dietary changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Dietary indiscretions, such as excessive prune consumption or certain food additives, can lead to factitious chronic diarrhea.
    • Thorough dietary history and targeted dietary manipulation are essential for diagnosing factitious diarrhea.
    • Recognizing and addressing these overlooked etiologies is key to effective patient management.