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What is the main difference between acute and chronic diarrhoea?
Acute diarrhoea has been present for less than 7 days, while chronic diarrhoea has been present for more than 2 or 3 weeks.
What can cause chronic diarrhoea according to the text?
IBS and alcohol abuse
What symptoms are commonly associated with diarrhoea?
Dehydration and nausea
When should babies be referred for diarrhoea?
If they have been experiencing diarrhoea for more than 24 hours
What is a common consequence of diarrhoea in relation to electrolytes?
Dehydration and subsequent weakness due to loss of water and electrolytes
Which condition warrants immediate referral due to the duration of diarrhoeal symptoms?
Diarrhoea lasting for more than 48 hours in children under the age of 3
Learn about the characteristics, causes, and duration of acute and chronic diarrhoea. Acute diarrhoea typically lasts less than 7 days and is often caused by bacterial or viral infections, while chronic diarrhoea persists for more than 2-3 weeks and can have various underlying factors.
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