Bile Acid Diarrhea
Excess bile in the small intestine inhibits water reabsorption, causing diarrhea. Damage to the distal ileum prevents bile reabsorption, leaving excess bile in the intestinal tract and causing diarrhea. Bile salt supplements worsen diarrhe…
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Excess bile in the small intestine inhibits water reabsorption, causing diarrhea. Damage to the distal ileum prevents bile reabsorption, leaving excess bile in the intestinal tract and causing diarrhea. Bile salt supplements worsen diarrhea and should never be taken by someone already experiencing it. A stool sample test can diagnose bile acid diarrhea by measuring bile quantity relative to other substances.