MDM – Diarrhea (Low Risk)

MDM, Uncategorized

This patient presents with diarrhea consistent with likely viral enteritis. Doubt acute bacterial diarrhea. Considered, but think unlikely, partial SBO, appendicitis, diverticulitis, other intraabdominal infection. Low suspicion for secondary causes of diarrhea such as hyperadrenergic state, pheo, adrenal crisis, hyperthyroidism, or sepsis. Doubt antibiotic associated diarrhea.

Plan: PO rehydration, reassess, discharge with OTC antidiarrheal meds//short course antibiotics

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