Diarrhea, also known as diarrhoea, is a common condition that can cause fluid loss and dehydration. Cramping, loose stools, thin stools, watery stools, nausea, fever, vomiting, and frequent bowel ...

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Dehydration is a common complication of diarrhea. Short bouts of diarrhea rarely cause concerns. But long lasting or severe diarrhea can lead to serious complications, especially for children and ...

Loose stools are unusually watery bowel movements. Causes may include gastrointestinal infections, ulcerative colitis, and thyroid problems, among others. Loose stools may occur after eating or at ...

The squirts. Toilet tornados. Fecal fireworks. Watery stools. A volcanic eruption of the butt variety. Whatever you call it, diarrhea sucks. And while anything can tick off your tummy, from bacteria ...

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Diarrhea is a common, unpleasant ailment that affects most people at least occasionally. Although it lasts a few days in most cases, diarrhea that sticks around for weeks or longer and accompanies ...