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osmotic diarrhea [äz‚mäd·ik ‚dī·ə′rē·ə] (medicine) Diarrhea resulting from a rise in the osmotic pressure of fecal contents, diminishing the absorption of water by the intestine, it abates with fasting. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Patients with hepatic encephalopathy frequently develop hypernatremia from an osmotic diarrhea due to the oral administration of lactulose. Common causes of secretory and osmotic diarrhea Secretory (> 125 mOsm/kg) Osmotic (< 50 mOsm/kg) Stimulant laxatives Osmotic laxatives (Mg, P[O. |
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