Perla D. Santos-Ocampo
UP-PGH Medical Center, Manila.

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Diarrhoeal Disorders in the Philippines Perla D. Santos-Ocampo; Alicia O. Caspellan; Ninofar Z. Porras; Maridel Borja; Carmelita Belmonte-Cuyugan; Celerino Bernas
Paediatrica Indonesiana Vol 18 No 11-12 (1978): November - December 1978
Publisher : Indonesian Pediatric Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (594.352 KB) | DOI: 10.14238/pi18.11-12.1978.299-318

Abstract

Lactose malabsorption exists in almost half of Filipinos, however, diarrhea due to lactose malabsorption found in association with diarrheas is very commonly encountered. This paper mentions solutions to the problem of diarrheal disorders, including early and accurate diagnosis and management. Specific management stresses both oral and intravenous rehydration, dietary management, correction of protein-energy malnutrition and antibiotic therapy, as necessary.