What is a pathophysiologic mechanism involved in the development of diarrhea?

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Osmotic diarrhea is due to increased amounts of poorly absorbed solutes in the intestine.Secretory diarrhea is usually due to toxins that stimulate intestinal fluid secretion and impair absorption.Exudative diarrhea (mucus, blood, protein)results from inflammatory processes.A decreased transit time in the small intestine results in diarrhea because the absorptive capacity of the large intestine is exceeded.Excessive gas in the intestine is not a mechanism for developing diarrhea.

What Is a Pathophysiologic Mechanism Involved in the Development of Diarrhea