Introduction to Acute Diarrhoea Acute diarrhoea is defined as at least 3 liquid stools per day for less than 2 weeks. Diarrhoea generally is a common clinical condition worldwide, particularly in developing countries. It accounts for a significant morbidity and mortality, especially in children. Infective agents are recognized in about 70% of cases and are … Read more
Introduction to Constipation Constipation is a clinical condition in which a person has uncomfortable or infrequent bowel movements and/or passage of hard stools. Generally, a person is considered to be constipated when bowel movements result in passage of small amounts of hard, dry stool, usually fewer than three times a week. Causes of Constipation Inadequate … Read more
Introduction to Bacillary Dysentery Bacillary dysentery is an important cause of colonic diarrhoea in developing countries. It is caused by pathogenic species of Shigella A-D (dysenteri, flexneri, boydii and sonnei) and transmitted through the faeco-oral route. Clinical features of Bacillary dysentery Mucoid bloody diarrhoea associated with severe central and lower abdominal pain Tenesmus Moderate-grade pyrexia … Read more
Introduction to Amoebiasis Amoebiasis is common parasitic infection of the gastrointestinal system caused by the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. It is acquired through faeco-oral transmission. Clinical features of Amoebiasis Amoebiasis may present as: Amoebic dysentery Persistent mucoid/bloody diarrhoea Abdominal pain Fever/chills Amoebic abscess This can occur in any of the following forms as a result of … Read more