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12 sie 2022 · Chronic diarrhoea affects up to 10% of older adults, impacts quality of life and has potential adverse medical outcomes. Dietary changes can be effective but, if not managed correctly, could negatively impact health. This review summarises the prevalence, potential causes, and complications of chronic diarrhoea in older people.
31 paź 2020 · Clostridioides difficile infection. Malabsorption. Osmotic diarrhea. Secretory diarrhea. Key points. •. Diarrhea is a common problem among the elderly that can have a spectrum of disease severity. •. Certain physiologic processes and mechanisms are specific in common diarrheal conditions. •.
11 sty 2010 · Journal Article. Microscopic colitis — a common cause of diarrhoea in older adults. Jennifer J. Williams. , Paul L. Beck. , Christopher N. Andrews. , David B. Hogan. , Martin A. Storr. Age and Ageing, Volume 39, Issue 2, March 2010, Pages 162–168, https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afp243. Published: 11 January 2010. Article history. PDF. Split View.
27 wrz 2022 · Older adults have diarrhea more commonly than the general population (9.6% vs. 6.6%). In most instances, the causes of diarrhea are similar in younger and older patients, but the frequencies of individual conditions causing diarrhea may be different in older and younger patients.
There are many different causes of diarrhea, depending on how long the diarrhea has lasted (see table Some Causes and Features of Diarrhea). The most common causes of acute diarrhea (lasting less than 4 days) are . Infection with viruses, bacteria, or parasites (gastroenteritis) Food poisoning. Side effects of a medication
Although most cases of dehydration from diarrhea result from gastrointestinal infections, noninfectious causes of diarrhea related to prescription of laxatives, side effects of medications, and use of enteral feedings are common.
3 sie 2024 · Diarrhea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent passage of stool — is a common problem. Sometimes, it's the only symptom of a condition. At other times, it may be associated with other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or weight loss.
