Beyond FODMAPs: Alternative dietary solutions for chronic diarrhoea

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Beyond FODMAPs: Alternative dietary solutions for chronic diarrhoea

19 July 2023

Leigh O'Brien

Wednesday 19 July 2023, 12:15 AM

Chronic diarrhoea impacts on quality of life, and dietary manipulation may be warranted [Image: Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash]

Dietitian Leigh O’Brien emphasises the need to consider all possible causes of chronic diarrhoea when recommending a solution

Key points, Dietary interventions play a role in the management of many causes of chronic diarrhoea. Clinicians need to consider the benefits and risks of dieta, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

Gastroenterology

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