Whipple’s Disease
Whipple’s disease is a rare, systemic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Tropheryma whipplei. Primarily affecting the small intestine, it leads to malabsorption, but the…
Tropical Sprue
Tropical sprue is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder primarily affecting individuals residing in or traveling to tropical regions. It is characterized by malabsorption of nutrients due…
Severe Diarrhea
Severe diarrhea is characterized by frequent, watery bowel movements that may lead to significant fluid loss, electrolyte imbalance, and dehydration. Defined clinically as more than…
Isosporiasis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Isosporiasis is a parasitic intestinal infection caused by Cystoisospora belli (formerly Isospora belli). It primarily affects the small intestine, leading to persistent diarrhea, dehydration, and…
Diarrhea secondary to inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompasses chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A prevalent and distressing symptom of IBD…
Collagenous colitis
Collagenous colitis (CC) is a rare form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that primarily affects the colon. It is characterized by chronic diarrhea and inflammation…
Chronic diarrhea due to bile acid malabsorption
chronic diarrhea due to bile acid malabsorption can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, with one common yet often overlooked cause being bile acid…
Chronic diarrhea associated with short bowel syndrome
Chronic diarrhea is a prevalent and often debilitating condition in individuals with short bowel syndrome (SBS). This condition significantly impairs the quality of life for…