Definition Night-time diarrhea is in most cases a chronic disease and not an acute infection. Diarrhea is defined as at least three unformed stools with an increased water content. Nocturnal diarrhea is more likely to have an organic cause or a so-called irritable bowel syndrome and is a disease caused by bacteria or viruses. The … Night-time diarrhea
Diagnosis There is a huge number of possible diagnostic procedures for diarrheal diseases. However, most of them are very time-consuming and expensive. The most important part of the diagnosis is the patient survey. Information on the frequency of symptoms, the nature of the diarrhea, other symptoms and previous illnesses can help the doctor to make … Diagnosis | Night-time diarrhea
Duration/Prediction For most of those affected, night-time diarrhea is chronic or at least long-lasting. Although the symptoms can be reduced so that the quality of life of those affected increases, a cure is rarely possible. All articles in this series: Night-time diarrhea Diagnosis Duration/Prediction