Chronic diarrhea
The presence of chronic diarrhea, which is usually taken to mean diarrhea that has persisted for over 4 weeks.
Also called: Chronic diarrhea, Chronic diarrhoea, Diarrhea, recurrent, Recurrent diarrhea, Recurrent diarrhoea.
Conditions associated with chronic diarrhea
The following conditions have been associated with chronic diarrhea in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
AA amyloidosis
AA amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Abetalipoproteinemia
Abetalipoproteinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Celiac Disease
An autoimmune condition triggered by gluten that damages the small intestine lining, causing malabsorption and...
Dubowitz syndrome
Dubowitz syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Farber disease
Farber disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hao-Fountain syndrome due to 16p13.2 microdeletion
Hao-Fountain syndrome due to 16p13.2 microdeletion is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Helsmoortel-van der Aa syndrome
Helsmoortel-van der Aa syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hyper-Igd syndrome
Hyper-Igd syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome
Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Immunodeficiency 126
Immunodeficiency 126 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis, causing abdominal...
Microsporidiosis
Microsporidiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Netherton syndrome
Netherton syndrome (NS) is a skin disorder characterized by congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE), a dis...
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Omenn syndrome
Omenn syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
SAPHO syndrome
SAPHO syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Sandhoff disease
A lysosomal disorder from the GM2 gangliosidosis family, caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in the HEXB g...
Secondary intestinal lymphangiectasia
Secondary intestinal lymphangiectasia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
TNF receptor 1-associated periodic fever syndrome
A periodic fever syndrome, characterized by recurrent fever, arthralgia, myalgia and tender skin lesions lasti...
VISS syndrome
VISS syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a primary immunodeficiency disease characterized by microthrombocytopenia, e...
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
X-linked agammaglobulinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
ZTTK syndrome
ZTTK syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
autoinflammation, panniculitis, and dermatosis syndrome, autosomal recessive
autoinflammation, panniculitis, and dermatosis syndrome, autosomal recessive is a medical condition that may b...
immunodeficiency 125
immunodeficiency 125 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
immunodeficiency 131
immunodeficiency 131 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
neurodevelopmental disorder with achalasia, polyneuropathy, and alacrima
neurodevelopmental disorder with achalasia, polyneuropathy, and alacrima is a medical condition that may be as...
neurodevelopmental disorder with dysmorphic facies, absent speech and ambulation, and brain abnormalities
neurodevelopmental disorder with dysmorphic facies, absent speech and ambulation, and brain abnormalities is a...
neurodevelopmental disorder with variable familial hypercholanemia
neurodevelopmental disorder with variable familial hypercholanemia is a medical condition that may be associat...
polyglucosan body myopathy 1 with or without immunodeficiency
A rare, genetic, glycogen storage disorder characterized by polyglucosan accumulation in various tissues, mani...
respiratory infections, recurrent, and failure to thrive with or without diarrhea
respiratory infections, recurrent, and failure to thrive with or without diarrhea is a medical condition that ...
Tests providers may use to investigate chronic diarrhea
When investigating chronic diarrhea, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Autoimmune Disorder Panel
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CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Celiac Disease Antibody Test
Our Celiac Disease Antibody Screening Test screens for the presence of Tissue Transglutaminase antibody (IgG, ...
Celiac Disease Panel
Screens for markers of celiac disease including tTG-IgA....
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Crp Test C-Reactive Protein
This blood test measures levels of CRP to help indicate if cases of inflammation or infection are occurring. I...
Fecal Calprotectin
Helps distinguish inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome....
Folate
Measures folate levels to help evaluate anemia and pregnancy health....
Gastrointestinal Health Tests
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High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
Assesses low-level inflammation and cardiovascular risk....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside chronic diarrhea
Anemia
A condition of low red blood cells or hemoglobin, causing fatigue, weakness, and pallor....
Bloating
A feeling of fullness, pressure, or swelling in the abdomen, often related to gas, digestion, or fluid retenti...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Iron Deficiency
Low iron stores in the body, which can cause anemia and fatigue....
Itchy Blistering Rash
An intensely itchy, blistering skin rash, which is a skin manifestation of celiac disease....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if chronic diarrhea is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom chronic diarrhea mean?
Chronic diarrhea is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. The presence of chronic diarrhea, which is usually taken to mean diarrhea that has persisted for over 4 weeks.
Which conditions are associated with chronic diarrhea?
Chronic diarrhea has been reported in association with 33 conditions in the medical literature we index, including AA amyloidosis, Abetalipoproteinemia, Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis, Celiac Disease, Dubowitz syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about chronic diarrhea?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.