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1. www.mayoclinic.org › symptoms › diarrheaDiarrhea Causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Sep 26, 2005 · Persistent diarrhea lasts 2 to 4 weeks. Acute and persistent diarrhea are typically caused by a bacterial, viral or parasitic infection of some sort. Chronic diarrhea lasts longer than does acute or persistent diarrhea, generally more than four weeks. Chronic diarrhea can indicate a serious disorder, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's ...

2. www.niddk.nih.gov › digestive-diseases › diarrheaDiarrhea - NIDDK - National Institute of Diabetes and ...

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   Definition & Facts. Diarrhea is loose, watery stools three or more times a day. Diarrhea may be acute, persistent, or chronic. Acute diarrhea is more common than persistent or chronic diarrhea. Complications of diarrhea are dehydration and malabsorption.

3. www.merckmanuals.com › diarrhea-in-adultsDiarrhea in Adults - Digestive Disorders - Merck Manual ...

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   Diarrhea is an increase in the volume, wateriness, or frequency of bowel movements. (See also Diarrhea in Children.) The frequency of bowel movements alone is not the defining feature of diarrhea. Some people normally move their bowels 3 to 5 times a day. People who eat large amounts of vegetable fiber may produce more than a pound (1/2 ...

4. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpChronic Diarrhea in Adults: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis

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   Apr 15, 2020 · Chronic diarrhea is defined as a predominantly loose stool lasting longer than four weeks. A patient history and physical examination with a complete blood count, C-reactive protein, anti-tissue ...

5. www.healthgrades.com › digestive-health › diarrheaDiarrhea: Causes, Treatment & Home Remedies - Healthgrades

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   Mar 12, 2021 · Diarrhea can result from a wide variety of gastrointestinal or digestive conditions. The most common cause of diarrhea is a viral infection of the intestines, called viral gastroenteritis ( stomach flu or intestinal flu). Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and irritable bowel syndrome are other common causes ...

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › diarrheaSymptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) also has been associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Bacteria and parasites. Exposure to certain bacteria, such as E. coli or parasites through contaminated food or water, leads to diarrhea. When traveling in developing countries, diarrhea ...

7. www.healthline.com › health › how-to-get-rid-of5 Methods for Getting Rid of Diarrhea Fast - Healthline

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   Jan 18, 2024 · 1. Take antidiarrheal medication. Diarrhea may go away on its own without treatment. But certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications could help relieve your symptoms faster. Loperamide (imodium ...