In the previous part, we examined the symptoms of chronic diarrhea and the factors influencing its occurrence... (If you have not read this part, click on this part) In the second part, we will deal with the diagnosis and treatment of chronic diarrhea, so continue to follow our article... Assessment of chronic diarrhea... If loose stools or watery stools last for more than three to four weeks, it is necessary to consult a doctor... In case of complex symptoms in the state of diarrhea (blood fever, fever, weight loss, dizziness, dizziness with it, headache with diarrhea, headache with diarrhea, headache with diarrhea, Dizziness, vertigo, dizziness, dizziness, vertigo, dizziness, headache accompanied by diarrhea.. Abdominal pain that causes loss of appetite and disturbances in daily activities, people should immediately go to the doctor... the occurrence of fecal incontinence (seeing stool stains on underwear) should be reported to the doctor. With the help of blood, stool and urine tests, the cause of diarrhea can be diagnosed. Also, special breathing tests have been devised to detect lactose intolerance or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.. Treatable cause... This group of patients may have irritable bowel syndrome. **Treatment of chronic diarrhea** The goal of treatment is to eliminate the causes of diarrhea (if the causes are known), harden the mood and treat other problems related to diarrhea... The cause of chronic diarrhea must be identified and treated as soon as possible... For example, infections can be treated with antibiotics... Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis require long-term treatment... In many cases, effective treatment is limited to eliminating foods and medications... - In cases of lactose intolerance, this type Treatment includes eliminating lactose-containing foods and drinks... - Other diarrheal components include sugar-free products made from **sorbitol food substitutes... (**Olestra**\[2\])..... - Some medications also cause diarrhea (types of **laxatives**\[3\] and **antacids**\[4\]).... ### Diarrhea treatment In some people, the goal of treatment is to reduce the frequency of diarrhea. This approach is limited to cases where test results are normal or equivocal, or diarrhea is caused by chronic medical problems. Treatment of diarrhea includes things like: - Taking bismuth (in the form of kaupectate or peptobismol) - Consuming stool softeners such as **high-fiber foods**\[8\] or fiber supplements... - Using anti-diarrheal medications such as **Lopramide**\[9\] (under the brand name **Imodium**\[10\] which does not require a doctor's prescription) or prescription medications such as **Diarrheal.. **Atropine**\11\... When using loperamide, never Do not exceed the prescribed dose unless the doctor advises... In some people, excessive consumption of this medicine will be associated with heart complications... Before the tests, a trial treatment can be prescribed by a doctor or nurse. This is a method that can be effective in filtering the list of factors effective in treating the disease. - Prescribing a course of antibiotics for a specific infection.... - Discontinuing medication.... - Changing diet to find out about food allergies or abnormal absorption of food.... ### Treatment of complications Severe or chronic diarrhea can lead to serious complications (such as malnutrition and dehydration). During the evaluation period, it is necessary to consume a lot of fluids. Light yellow urine (pale color) is a sign of adequate fluid intake. It is a specialized board > > Performing endoscopy and colonoscopy in the office with anesthesia and without pain with the lowest cost and the best quality for the well-being of dear patients > > You can call (051) 38704066 every day to make an appointment... > > Office address: Mashhad, Kausar Blvd., between Kausar 2 and 4 - Farabi Building - 2nd floor \[1\] Sorbitol \[2\] Olestra \[3\] Laxative \[4\] Antacid \[5\] Bismuth \[6\] Kaopectate \[7\] Pepto bismol \[8\] High fiber \[9\] Loperamide \[10\] Imodium \[11\] diphenoxylate-atropine \[12\] Lomotil \[13\] Octreotide **Gastroenterologist in Mashhad** ==================================== **\*Gastroenterologist in Mashhad\***