making treatment much harder. Until now, the cause of chronic diarrhea has remained unclear. "Persistent diarrhea in adults can be extremely unpleasant but is rarely life-threatening. However ...

Consecutive patients referred from 1997 to 1999 for investigation of chronic diarrhea were included in the study. Chronic diarrhea was defined as greater than 3 stools a day for at least 4 weeks.

remain a cornerstone of effective diarrhea treatment. Dr Mohsin Wali, Consultant Physician at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, stressed the importance of selecting the right ORS formulation. "Choosing the ...