Diarrhea: the basics

25Oct07

What is diarrhea?
Stools that are loose and watery, usually occuring more frequently than the usual bowel movements.
What causes diarrhea?
Most cases of diarrhea are caused by an infection of the gastrointestinal pathway, either viral, bacterial or parasitic. Other less common causes are as follows:

Eating foods that upset the digestive system
Allergies to certain foods
Medications
Radiation therapy
Diseases of [...]

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Tags: dehydration, diarrhea, loose bowel movement, watery stools