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==Diarrhoea in Small Intestinal Disease Only==

==Diarrhoea in Small Intestinal Disease Only==

* When disease is present only in the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]], diarrhoea occurs only when the reserve capacity of the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] to resorb water is exceeded.

* When disease is present only in the [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]], diarrhoea occurs only when the reserve capacity of the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] to resorb water is exceeded.

** The [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] is able to resorb up to 3-4 times the volume normally presented from the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]].  

** The [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] is able to resorb up to 3-4 times the volume normally presented from the [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]].  

* Therefore, for diarrhoea to occur, small intestinal disease must either:

* Therefore, for diarrhoea to occur, small intestinal disease must either:

** Be severe, or

** Be severe, or

** Interference with mucosal transport processes.

** Interference with mucosal transport processes.

** Destruction or loss of surface area.

** Destruction or loss of surface area.

[[Category:Intestines,_Small_and_Large_-_Pathology]]

[[Category:Intestines,_Small_and_Large_-_Pathology]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]]