+ Ion transporters targeted by enteric infections Function Transporter Absorption NHE, SGLT1, ENaC, DRA Secretion CaCC, NKCC1, CFTR Absorption and secretion Sodium potassium ATPase Evolution According to two researchers, Nesse and Williams, diarrhea may function as an evolved expulsion defense mechanism. As a result, if it is stopped, there might be a delay in recovery. They cite in support of this argument research published in 1973 that found that treating Shigella with the anti-diarrhea drug (Co-phenotrope, Lomotil) caused people to stay feverish twice as long as those not so treated. The researchers indeed themselves observed that: "Lomotil may be contraindicated in shigellosis. Diarrhea may represent a defense mechanism".
symptom of Tropical sprue
symptom of Coeliac disease
symptom of Ulcerative colitis
symptom of Irritable bowel syndrome
symptoms of Helicobacter pylori
symptoms of Crohn's disease
symptom of Helicobacter pylori
symptom of Giardiasis