Approach to Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Acute Diarrhea (MINT):
• Medications
• Infections: Inflammatory diarrhea, Watery diarrhea
• Necrosis
• Toxic (e.g., radiation, ingestions ischemia)
Chronic Diarrhea:
• Inflammatory diarrhea
• Watery diarrhea
• Fatty diarrhea (stool osm gap > 50)
Matthew Ho, MD PhD @MatthewHoMD
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