diarrhea

Summary
Definition
A gastrointestinal system disease described as the condition of having frequent loose or liquid bowel movements. Acute diarrhea is a common cause of death in developing countries and the second most common cause of infant deaths worldwide. The loss of fluids through diarrhea can cause severe dehydration which is one cause of death in diarrhea sufferers. Along with water, sufferers also lose dangerous amounts of important salts, electrolytes, and other nutrients. There are at least four types of diarrhea: secretory diarrhea, osmotic diarrhea, motility-related diarrhea, and inflammatory diarrhea.
Super Class
gastrointestinal system disease
Disease Ontology
DOID:13250
Mondo Disease Ontology
MeSH
UMLS
WikiPathways (from TogoID)
Related Genes
Displaying 1 entry
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
1811 SLC26A3 solute carrier family 26 member 3
Displaying 1 entry
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
24590 Mme membrane metallo-endopeptidase
Related Glycoprotein
Displaying 1 entry
UniProt ID Protein Name Source
P40879 Chloride anion exchanger

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