1.
Hosp Pract (1995)
; 36(7): 49-56, 2001 Jul 15.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11446600
ABSTRACT
A careful history and physical examination are usually enough to assess illness severity, the need for further labortory tests, and often the cause. Supportive treatment generally suffices However, antibiotic or probiotic therapy should be considered in selected patients.
Subject(s)
Diarrhea/etiology , Diarrhea/therapy , Acute Disease , Adult , Anti-Bacterial Agents/adverse effects , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Antidiarrheals/therapeutic use , Diagnosis, Differential , Diarrhea/classification , Diarrhea/diagnosis , Female , Humans , Male , Medical History Taking , Middle Aged , Physical Examination , Recurrence , Rehydration Solutions/therapeutic use , Risk Factors , Severity of Illness Index , Travel
2.
J Clin Gastroenterol
; 32(4): 351-2, 2001 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11276283
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The initial use of verapamil for the symptomatic treatment of microscopic colitis is reported. STUDY: Four patients diagnosed with microscopic colitis who failed to respond to conventional therapy are presented. RESULTS: Verapamil was instituted, resulting in prompt and sustained resolution of symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: This therapy was convenient and well tolerated.
