Diagnosis of Carbohydrate-Intolerance Diarrhœas by Stool Chromatography

Problems in anlysis of faecal sugar.

“…OccasionaUy the disaccharide disappears completely. Only Durand et al (1961) have found pure lactose-excretion in lactase-deficient children.…”

“…This was performed essentially as described by Durand Martino, and Lamedica (1961) and later by Soeparto, Stobo, and Walker-Smith (1972), which was as follows. 10-30 p,l of supematant or of reference solutions were applied to a Whatman No.…”

The management of chronic or recurrent diarrhoea in childhood

“…Increased levels of reducing substances shown by a simple test using 'Clinitest' tablets, and a low pH on testing with pH paper (Kerry & Anderson, 1964), indicate that the diarrhoea is due at least in part to sugar malabsorption. Chromatography of a stool specimen to identify the offending sugar or sugars is indicated if these tests are positive (Durand, Martino & La Medica, 1962).…”