What is atypical diarrhea?

Question

WBC 14.4. Neut 79% 11.4. Lymp 11% 1.6. Atypical Lymp 3% 0.4. Rest CBC normal, done after 1day of diarrhea and vomiting no fever. Why atyp lymp?

Answer 1

For instance: If you had a rainbow glitter filled poop- that would be atypical (unless you were a unicorn). However, the term probably applies to diarrhea that is caused by unusual infectious organisms that don't typically cause diarrhea or diarrhea that lasts longer than usual. It is a very nonspecific term. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/505473_3

Answer 2

More data needed: "Atypical" does not mean anything with "diarrhea". Sloppy wording. Is it infection or inflammatory? Stool cultures and C Difficile tests rule out the former. Colonoscopy helps with the latter. In addition there are malabsorption syndromes or certain cancers that can cause diarrhea - gastroenterologist can help get to the bottom of this.

Answer 3

BRAT diet: Diarrhea is best managed by drinking plenty of fluids and restricting fiber. The brat diet consists of bananas ( greener the better) , rice (white), applesauce, toast (white). Saltine crackers and bullion may also help. Also, avoid dairy as lactose intolerance is common. Good luck.

Answer 4

IMODIUM® Diarrhea Me: Imodium® diarrhea medicine is over the counter in your pharmacy.

Answer 5

Diarrhea: Most cases of acute diarrhea are self-lmited - they resolve without treatment. Helpful things include a plain, simple 'BRAT' diet - bananas, rice, apples, tea, toast -, increased intake of clear fluids, avoidance of milk and other dairy, temporarily. Sometimes OTC antidiarrheals may be used, but sometimes these are contraindicated. If persists, call your provider!

Answer 6

"Cure" for diarrhea: First define the problem (do you have soft or frequent stool?), circumstances under which diarrhea developed (malabsorption, pancreatic maldigestion, food intolerances, stressful times, exposure to ill individuals, food poisoning, ischemic gut, inflammatory colitis, etc.), severity (stool volume, dehydration, blood, night-time awakening, weight loss), ; duration. The "cure" depends on diagnosis.

Answer 7

Clear liquid diet: clear liquid diet for 24 hr then gradually soft diet and increase to regular diet as tolerate.

Answer 8

Need more info: If it is an isolated event, you may take an immodium tablet or Pepto-bismol. If it does not abate in a day, it would be prudent to consult your doctor.

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