Dealing with Diarrhea: Causes and Remedies

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What does diarrhea mean?

Diarrhea is defined by the World Health Organization as having three or more loose or liquid stools per day, or as having more stools than is normal for that person.

Is diarrhea a sign of a serious condition?

If you have diarrhea, not knowing what’s causing it or how long it’ll last only adds stress to the unpleasant feelings. The good news is that diarrhea is usually mild (only a few bathroom trips a day) and goes away within a few days. Sometimes, though, diarrhea is a sign of a serious condition.

What is diarrhea & how common is it?

Diarrhea is a very common condition that affects the digestive tract. It is characterized by loose or watery stools occurring at least three times per day. In the United States, diarrhea affects adults about once per year and young children twice per year. It is more common in people who live in or travel to developing countries.

What are the symptoms of diarrhea?

Diarrhea is a condition that causes loose, watery stools, abdominal cramping and pain, and an urgent need to use the bathroom. If an infection causes diarrhea, additional symptoms may include:

What happens if you have diarrhea?

If you have diarrhea, you will typically experience loose, watery stools multiple times a day. You may also experience sudden urges to vacate your bowels. Diarrhea is often the result of a short-term infection but can lead to severe complications, notably dehydration. The condition can also be chronic, although this is less common.

What Is Diarrhea

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2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diarrhea/symptoms-causes/syc-20352241
3. https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-diarrhea
4. https://www.healthline.com/health/diarrhea
5. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4108-diarrhea
6. https://www.verywellhealth.com/diarrhea-7152315
7. https://medlineplus.gov/diarrhea.html
8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diarrhea

Diarrhea Information

1. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/diarrhoea
2. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/diarrhea/symptoms-causes