S2D: The Symptom to Diagnosis Podcast Acute Diarrhea
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May 4, 2021 The hosts discuss acute diarrhea, its symptoms, and potential causes. They explore misconceptions about lactose intolerance and the effects of consuming dairy products. The podcast highlights common mistakes in dealing with diarrhea, provides hydration information, and recommends options like Gatorade and Pedialyte.
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Diarrhea Framework
- Adam Sifu recommends a framework for approaching diarrhea, categorizing it into gastroenteritis, dysentery, and non-infectious.
- This framework helps guide testing and treatment strategies based on symptom presentation.
Non-Infectious Diarrhea
- Investigate non-infectious diarrhea causes immediately, as exposures and causes become harder to identify later.
- Consider medications, ingestible substances (like sorbitol and magnesium), malabsorption, and IBS.
Viral vs. Bacterial Gastroenteritis
- Gastroenteritis in adults is typically viral, commonly norovirus, but can also be bacterial.
- Norovirus is a major cause of foodborne diarrhea, even though it's often spread through direct contact.