ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Clinical Case-Based Learning (Day Two) | March 2024-Evaluation of Acute and Chronic Diarrhea

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The speaker delves into a comprehensive overview of diarrhea, distinguishing between acute and chronic cases, highlighting evaluation methods and factors to consider. Acute diarrhea lasting less than two weeks often resolves on its own and may be infectious. Chronic diarrhea, persisting over 30 days, necessitates a careful workup for various causes such as malabsorptive, secretory, or inflammatory conditions. The presentation emphasizes the importance of history-taking, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests, including stool studies, colonoscopy with biopsies, and imaging. Treatment involves addressing underlying conditions and, in a case study, diagnosing microscopic colitis. Red flags in chronic diarrhea patients include concerning symptoms like bleeding, weight loss, and family history of certain conditions. The session wraps up with key takeaways and references for further reading.

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Jill Olmstead, DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP

Keywords

diarrhea

acute diarrhea

chronic diarrhea

evaluation methods

colonoscopy

microscopic colitis