Friday, January 30, 2009

Pathophysiology of Diarrhea and Malabsorption

Disordered motility

  • Post-vagotomy

  • Post-sympathectomy

  • Diabetic neuropathy

  • Hyperthyroidism

  • Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency)

  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Laurence Scott Bailen, M.D.: Diarrhea and Malabsorption
http://ocw.tufts.edu/Content/48/lecturenotes/571075