What Is Yellow Diarrhea?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. How Is Yellow Diarrhea Diagnosed?
A physician needs to address the underlying cause of the condition instead of only treating diarrhea itself. This can be done through a physical examination to look for pain and a review of medical history, including medications the patient has recently taken. The doctor may also ask questions about the patient’s habits, from alcohol consumption to his or her typical diet.
Tests that look for blood chemistry outliers and enzyme levels can also assist the physician in making a diagnosis. Additionally, imaging scans may be necessary, including abdominal ultrasounds or endoscopy, CT or MRI procedures. A biopsy could also be taken to look for abnormal cells in the liver, pancreas or digestive tract.
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