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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