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Q

Osmotic gap: used in?

equation?

A

chronic diarrhea

= 290 - [ 2 (Na + K) ]

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Q

In osmotic gap, < 50 means?

A

secretory diarrhea

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Q

measured stool osmolality < 250 mOsm/kgH20 means?

A

factitious diarrhea caused by chronic laxative abuse or adding water to the stool

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