gastroparesis, GERD, ☆diabetic diarrhea
Loss of autonomic input to the GI tract results in abnormal peristalsis, leading to ☆disordered small-bowel and colonic motility, which can result in rapid intestinal transport.
→painless, secretory-like diarrhea that persists with fasting(eg ☆nocturnal diarrhea)
Fecal incontinence is particularly common in patients with long-standing diabetes, resulting from both a large volume of watery diarrhea and decreased anorectal sensation.
endocrinology
gastrointestinal
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