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Small Bowel versus Large Bowel Diarrhea
| CLINICAL SIGN | SMALL BOWEL | LARGE BOWEL |
|---|---|---|
| Tenesmus | No | Yes |
| Frank blood in feces (hematochezia) | No | Yes |
| Melena | Yes | No |
| Frequency of defecation | Normal to increased | Markedly increased |
| Urge | No | Yes |
| Mucoid feces | No | Yes |
| Weight loss | Yes | Rarely |
| Fecal volume | Large | Small |
