What is chronic functional diarrhea?
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Dr. Bill Salt answered:A functional gastrointestinal disorder in which diarrhea is the predominant symptom is called chronic functional diarrhea. ROME II criteria for this syndrome include at least 12 weeks, which need not be consecutive, in the preceding 12 months of loose (mushy) or watery stools that are present over 3/4 of the time without abdominal pain.
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A functional gastrointestinal disorder in which diarrhea is the predominant symptom is called chronic functional diarrhea. ROME II criteria for this syndrome include at least 12 weeks, which need not be consecutive, in the preceding 12 months of... More -
RealAge answered:People with functional diarrhea experience frequent watery stools over a period of several months in the absence of abdominal pain or discomfort. As much as 4% to 5% of the population may experience this disorder.
People with functional diarrhea experience frequent watery stools over a period of several months in the absence of abdominal pain or discomfort. As much as 4% to 5% of the population may experience this disorder. Take the RealAge Test! More
