Physicians Learn About Approach to Chronic Diarrhea. This webcast will discuss Approach to Chronic Diarrhea. This presentation will provide a structured approach to evaluating chronic diarrhea, emphasizing the importance of a thorough history to help identify and differentiate between potential causes. Learners will review key elements of the diagnostic workup that can help rule out organic disease in over 95% of patients. The session will also cover common treatment options tailored to functional diarrhea.
Loose or watery stool lasting more than 4 weeks affects up to 5% of the adult population. That means 1 out of 20 patients could be struggling with Chronic diarrhea. And even if it’s not life threatening, chronic diarrhea can disrupt the lives of patients causing them to miss work, withdraw from social events, and decrease their quality of life. We know that the causes are diverse ranging from functional conditions to cancer. So how should we approach a patient reporting chronic diarrhea? To help guide us through this question, we’ve invited one of Ohio State University’s Gastroenterology experts. We’re pleased to introduce Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Dr Jennifer Behzadi.
What you’ll learn in this webcast
As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:
- Identify key elements of the clinic history and workup that help classify and identify the causes of chronic diarrhea.
- Recognize appropriate medication options and when to consider initiating specific therapies based on suspected etiology.
You’ll also learn about the following:
- Threshold for Workup
- Colonoscopy
- Supplements
- Antibiotics
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