Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol 18 No 11-12 (1978): November - December 1978

Diarrhoeal Disorders in the Philippines

Perla D. Santos-Ocampo (UP-PGH Medical Center, Manila.)
Alicia O. Caspellan (UP-PGH Medical Center, Manila.)
Ninofar Z. Porras (UP-PGH Medical Center, Manila.)
Maridel Borja (UP-PGH Medical Center, Manila.)
Carmelita Belmonte-Cuyugan (UP-PGH Medical Center, Manila.)
Celerino Bernas (UP-PGH Medical Center, Manila.)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jun 2017

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.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...