Catarrhal diarrhoea
Name(s):
Non-infectious diarrhoea
Nature
Catarrhal diarrhoea is the ordinary form of non-infectious diarrhoea. It occurs when the intestinal mucous membrane is in much the same condition of congestion and swelling as the nasal membrane during a "cold of the head", and secretes a great amount of clear, viscid mucus of a similar nature to that coming from a runny nose.
Incidence
Uncomplicated catarrhal diarrhoea may be produced in a slight degree by indigestible food, by nervous excitement, or as the result of a chill or change of weather. In severer form it may be due to [Salmonella] bacteria, which are responsible for food poisoning, or to drugs. It may precede many diseases, such as appendicitis or a urinary tract infection.
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Type
(E) Emanations of other problems