clinical features

Last reviewed 01/2018

The history of this condition is of

  • frequent, poorly formed brown and slightly offensive stools
  • food material easily recognisable in the stools is a hallmark feature

Despite persisting diarrhoea the child is constitutionally well, normally active and has unimpaired growth. The child has a normal appetite and a normal or increased fluid intake.

There are no positive findings on examination.

Laboratory investigations are usually negative.