Diarrhoea (Chronic)

Investigation of persistent diarrhoea.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Gastroenterology

Clinical Guidelines

British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines on the management of chronic diarrhoea
National
CKS: Chronic diarrhoea (more than 4 weeks)
National
CKS: Diarrhoea - adult's assessment
National
NICE guideline [NG84]
National
2020 European Consensus Statement on the diagnosis and management of chronic diarrhoea
Local
Consensus guidelines for the safe prescription and administration of oral bowel cleansing agents
Local
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa: Primary Health Care Level, 2018
Local
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa: Primary Health Care Level, 2024
Local
The use of faecal microbiota transplant as treatment for recurrent or refractory Clostridium difficile infection and other potential indications
Local