Bile Acid Diarrhoea

Exam Cram

• Bile acid diarrhoea is a common cause of diarrhoea

• Investigation: SeCAT

• Causes: metformin, alcohol, short bowel syndrome

• Management: colestyramine- binds to free bile acids, codeine

Bile acid diarrhoea & bile acid malabsorption refer to the same condition. 

References and Resources

Written in 2025