CONDITIONS AND SYMPTOMS

Diarrhea

Common digestive problem that happens when the stools are loose, watery, and frequent.

Symptoms

WHAT IS Diarrhea

Diarrhea: When Your Digestive System Speeds Up

Symptoms Info

Diarrhea means passing loose or watery stools more frequently than usual. It’s a common problem that can affect anyone and usually lasts a few days. While it often resolves on its own, persistent or severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration and may require medical attention.

 

The treatment consists on good/appropriate hydration (water, oral rehydration solutions, or broth), eating light foods (like bananas, rice, toast, etc), avoiding dairy, caffeine, and greasy foods, adding certain medications to control the episodes, and avoiding stress.

Common Symptoms of Diarrhea

Telltale Signs Your Body Is Flushing Out Trouble

Causes and Risk Factors

Hidden Triggers Behind Diarrhea You Should Know

Diarrhea can be caused by many things, including:

 

  • Infections from viruses, bacteria, or parasites (often from contaminated food or water).

 

  • It can also result from certain medications (like some antibiotics that affect the gut microbiota).

 

  • Certain foods (spicy, greasy, or dairy products in lactose-intolerant people).

 

  • Stress and anxiety.

 

  • Digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, or colitis.

 

  • Traveling to new places, especially abroad, also increases the risk.

 

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