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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