The incidence of chronic diarrhea decreases with increasing serum calcium levels: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES 2005-2010.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic diarrhea is difficult to prevent and treat due to its complex etiology and pathogenesis. It places a huge burden on patients and public healthcare. It is known that the regulation of body homeostasis relies heavily on calcium. However, in the general population, the relationship between calcium and chronic diarrhea remains uncertain.

Methods

We assessed the association between serum calcium and diarrhea using data from the 2005-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Serum calcium level was measured from collected blood samples. Diarrhea was assessed using the Bristol Stool Scale (BSFS) (types 1-7). The stability of the results was assessed using logistic regression and sensitivity analysis. The dose-response association between ser

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10647030 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature