Approach to diarrhoeal disorders in children
GC Viegelmann, Jambay Dorji, Xiaoyu Guo, Lim Hy
Abstract
Diarrhoea is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as passage of three or more loose or liquid stools per day or more frequent passage than is normal for the individual. Based on the duration of the presentation, it can be acute or chronic. When symptoms last for more than 2-4 weeks, the diarrhoea is termed as persistent or chronic. (1)
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDiarrhoeal diseasePediatricsDiarrheaPathologyViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyDigestive system and related healthCeliac Disease Research and Management