A09.9Dagger codeAsterisk code
Gastroenteritis and colitis of unspecified origin
Other gastroenteritis and colitis of infectious and unspecified origin
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- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, Acute in ChildrenDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral CAUTION There is no place for anti-diarrhoeal preparations in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in children or in dysentery. ICD-10 code: A09.0/A09.9 DESCRIPTION A sudden onset of increased frequency of stools that are looser than normal, with or without vomiting. Commonly caused by a virus but may be caused by bacteria or parasites. The cau
- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, Acute, Without Blood, in AdultsDescription Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Acute diarrhoea is usually self-limiting and is managed by fluid replacement. MEDICINE TREATMENT Treat dehydration vigorously: Oral rehydration solution (ORS). OR Homemade sugar and salt solution (SSS). Homemade sugar and salt solution (SSS) ½ level medicine measure of table salt plus 8 level medi
- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, Chronic, in AdultsDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A07.1/A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Defined as diarrhoea lasting > 4 weeks. LoE:IVb 12 GENERAL MEASURES Encourage HIV testing: Most cases are likely to be HIV related. Send a stool sample for microscopy for ova, cysts and parasites. Do not request culture and sensitivity of the stool sample. Giardiasis is
- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, Persistent in ChildrenDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Diarrhoea for 7–14 days. GENERAL MEASURES Assess for possible HIV infection and manage appropriately (See: Antiretroviral therapy, Adults ). Prevent dehydration using homemade sugar and salt solution. Counsel mother regarding feeding. If breastfeeding, give more frequent, longer feeds.