British Society of Gastroenterology
The British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines for the investigation of chronic diarrhoea, 2nd edition
Abstract
The prevalence of chronic diarrhoea has been estimated at 4-5% in Western populations and is one of the most common reasons for referral to a gastroenterological clinic. Investigation of patients was rationalized in 2003 with the publication by the British Society of Gastroenterology of guidelines for the investigation of chronic diarrhoea. The guidelines may also be viewed at www.bsg.org.uk/clinical_prac/guidelines/chronic_diarr.htm.
Source and rights
Published by Annals of clinical biochemistry, 2005. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- British Society of Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2005
- Applies to
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Annals of clinical biochemistry
- PubMed
- 15949151
- Added to Prognia
- 23 July 2026









