Learn Causes and Risk Factors of Diarrhea!

Learn How Diarrhea Is Diagnosed.

Diarrhea is characterized by the unpleasant experience of having loose and watery stools three or more times a day.
It has a wide range of possible causes, including food poisoning, infection, medications, food allergies or intolerances, inflammatory conditions, and malabsorption syndromes. Appropriate treatment will depend on the underlying cause.

Diarrhea can lead to complications such as dehydration or even malnutrition, especially if it's ongoing.
While loose stools usually improve after a day or two, you should see your doctor if your symptoms are severe or if the diarrhea persists or is chronic. Likewise, any case of diarrhea in an infant or child should be evaluated by a pediatrician.