Diarrhea can be defined in absolute or relative terms based on either the frequency of bowel movements or the consistency (looseness) of stools. Diarrhea generally is divided into two types they are 1.Acute diarrhea lasts from a few days up to a week. 2.Chronic diarrhea can be defined in several ways but almost always lasts more than three weeks. Potential causes of diarrhea : • • • •
a food intolerance, such as lactose intolerance. a food allergy. an adverse reaction to a medication. a viral infection.
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a bacterial infection. an intestinal disease. a parasitic infection. gallbladder or stomach surgery.
Symptoms for diarrhea There are many different symptoms of diarrhea, some of the important symptoms are described below. • Nausea • abdominal pain • cramping • bloating