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World J Clin Cases. Jan 6, 2023; 11(1): 7-16
Published online Jan 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i1.7
Published online Jan 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i1.7
Table 1 Approach to patients with inflammatory bowel disease and diarrhea
| Cause | Treatment |
| Gut microbiota disorders | Antimicrobial therapy; Probiotics |
| Bile acid diarrhea | Cholestyramine |
| Watery diarrhea | Antidiarrheal agents |
| Diversion colitis or short-chain fatty acid deficiency | short-chain fatty acid used before surgical |
| Early postoperative inflammatory activity | Anti-inflammatory medication |
| Short bowel syndrome | Parenteral nutrition; Opiate drugs |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | Fiber supplements; Antispasmodics, antidiarrheal agents |
- Citation: Wu EH, Guo Z, Zhu WM. Postoperative diarrhea in Crohn’s disease: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(1): 7-16
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v11/i1/7.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v11.i1.7