gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
Complications of diarrhea
Complications may result from diarrhea of any etiology. Fluid loss with consequent dehydration, electrolyte loss (sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride), and even vascular collapse sometimes occur. Collapse can develop rapidly in patients who have severe diarrhea (eg, patients with cholera) or are very young, very old, or debilitated. Bicarbonate loss can cause Metabolic Acidosis . 