General principles of nutrition in small bowel diarrhoea
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Diarrhoea is acute when increased number of stools persists for less than 2 weeks. Although often mild, acute diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration as a result of large fluid and electrolyte losses. Macro and micro nutrient deficiency is rare. Management is with replacement of fluids and electrolytes (oral or parenteral) to prevent dehydration. Milk and dairy products is best avoided for 24 to 48 hours as they can worsen the diarrhea.
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