How to Identify and Help Prevent Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a condition that affects almost everyone at some point in life. It refers to bowel movements that are runny, loose, and watery, and often occurring frequently in a short time period.

Diarrhea occurs when the colon does not absorb liquids from the foods and fluids you have ingested quickly enough, leaving a watery stool in the colon tract. Dehydration, loss of appetite, nausea, and stomach cramping are symptoms of diarrhea. The most common causes of diarrhea include:

• Viruses
• Eating foods that upset the digestive system
• Food allergies
• Lactose intolerance
• Diabetes
• Ingesting too much alcohol or coffee

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