Intractable diarrhea
Information about Intractable diarrhea.
What is Intractable diarrhea?
Intractable diarrhea is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Intractable diarrhea that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Intractable diarrhea
The following conditions have been associated with Intractable diarrhea. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Omenn syndrome
An inflammatory condition characterized by erythroderma, desquamation, alopecia, chronic diarrhea, failure to thrive, ly...
immunodeficiency 82 with systemic inflammation
A complex autosomal dominant immunologic disorder characterized by recurrent infections with various organisms, as well ...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Intractable diarrhea is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.