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5 days ago · Diarrhea ( American English ), also spelled diarrhoea or diarrhœa ( British English ), is the condition of having at least three loose, liquid, or watery bowel movements in a day. [2] It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. [2]
- Usually infection (viral, bacterial, parasitic)
- Loose frequent bowel movements, dehydration
- 1.53 million (2019)
3 days ago · Cholera ( / ˈkɒlərə /) is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. [4] [3] Symptoms may range from none, to mild, to severe. [3] . The classic symptom is large amounts of watery diarrhea lasting a few days. [2] . Vomiting and muscle cramps may also occur. [3] .
- 28,800 (2015)
5 days ago · Up to 60% of the dry mass of feces is bacteria. Over 99% of the bacteria in the gut are anaerobes, but in the cecum, aerobic bacteria reach high densities. It is estimated that the human gut microbiota have around a hundred times as many genes as there are in the human genome.
Apr 3, 2024 · coprophagy, eating of dung, or feces, considered abnormal among human beings but apparently instinctive among certain members of the order Lagomorpha (rabbits and hares) and in at least one leaf-eating primate (genus Lepilemur). It is thought that these animals obtain needed vitamins in this way.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 25, 2024 · Checking the color of your stool is a very good way to monitor your overall health. Most of the time, stool will be light to dark brown in color. But stool that’s a different color, texture, or consistency, are all signs there’s something different going on in your body.
Apr 1, 2024 · What do changes in stool color mean about your health? Answer: Temporary changes in stool color from the usual brown most often do not indicate a serious medical problem. But certain color changes may require medical attention, especially if you have other symptoms.
Mar 22, 2024 · laxative, any drug used in the treatment of constipation to promote the evacuation of feces. Laxatives produce their effect by several mechanisms. The four main types of laxatives include: saline purgatives, fecal softeners, contact purgatives, and bulk laxatives.
