Diarrhea and constipation

Authors

  • Roberto Oliveira Dantas Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo - FMRP/USP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v37i3/4p262-266

Keywords:

Diarrhea. Constipation. Gastrointestinal Diseases.

Abstract

Diarrhea and constipation are symptoms that need a careful history and physical examination, which will help to localize the disease process and establish its nature. The questions to ask at first visit are about the onset and characterization of the symptom, duration and the evidences of systemic disease. Only then ancillary exams should be ordered.

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Author Biography

  • Roberto Oliveira Dantas, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo - FMRP/USP

    Docente. Departamento de Clínica Médica. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo - FMRP/USP

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Published

2004-12-30

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 3/4 (2004)

Section

Simpósio: Semiologia

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How to Cite

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Dantas RO. Diarrhea and constipation. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2004 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 May 18];37(3/4):262-6. Available from: https://www.periodicos.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/506