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Cause of Diarrhea |
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The cause of diarrhea can often be determined through testing. The cause of diarrhea can include viruses, bacteria, and parasites. The cause of diarrhea can sometimes be metabolic or related to endocrine dysfunction. Patients who have had their gallbladder removed can have diarrhea secondary to excess bile salts. Carcinoid syndrome, cholera, Clostridium difficile, Crohn's disease, and E. coli can all be a cause of diarrhea. Intestinal obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, ischemic bowel, colon cancer, lead poisoning, and listeriosis can also be a cause of diarrhea. Other causes of diarrhea include pseudomembranous colitis, malabsorption, Q fever, thyrotoxicosis, and ulcerative colitis. Antibiotics can also be a cause of diarrhea. The cause of diarrhea in patients with chronic diarrhea often requires an extensive gastrointestinal workup. |
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