Chronic (long-term) diarrhea is watery or loose stool that lasts for four weeks or more. When children are affected, it is usually caused by other chronic conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, or celiac disease. Because chronic diarrhea is a sign of an underlying condition, medical attention for a diagnosis is necessary.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Gastroenterology
A department providing GI medicine care, including diagnosis and treatment for digestive conditions such as reflux, IBD, and liver and pancreatic disease, and support to manage sy…