Diarrhea and Malabsorption in the Elderly - 20/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.gtc.2009.06.008
Lawrence R. Schiller, MD a, b, ⁎ 
a Digestive Health Associates of Texas, 712 North Washington Avenue, #200, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
b Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
Digestive Health Associates of Texas, 712 North Washington Avenue, #200, Dallas, TX 75246.Résumé |
Acute and chronic diarrheal disorders are common problems at all ages. It has been estimated that 5% to 7% of the population has an episode of acute diarrhea each year and that 3% to 5% have chronic diarrhea that lasts more than 4 weeks. It is likely that the prevalence of diarrhea is similar in older individuals. This article reviews the impact of diarrhea in the elderly, many of whom are less fit physiologically to withstand the effect of diarrhea on fluid balance and nutritional balance.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Diarrhea, Malabsorption, Aging effects on gut
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Vol 38 - N° 3
P. 481-502 - septembre 2009 Retour au numéro
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