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DEFINITION<\/h2>\n

Diarrhea describes loose, watery stools that occur more frequently than usual. You may also experience abdominal cramps and a greater volume of stool. Diarrhea varies in specific symptoms, severity and duration.<\/p>\n

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Acute diarrhea usually lasts for a few days and is typically caused by a bacterial, viral or parasitic infection of some sort.<\/p>\n

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Chronic diarrhea persists longer than does acute diarrhea, generally longer than three weeks. Chronic diarrhea can indicate a serious disorder, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, or a less serious condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome.<\/p>\n

CAUSES<\/h2>\n

Acute diarrhea causes may include: <\/p>\n

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  1. Antacids containing magnesium<\/li>\n

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  2. Antibiotic-associated diarrhea<\/li>\n

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  3. Blood pressure medications<\/li>\n

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  4. C. difficile<\/li>\n

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  5. Campylobacter infection<\/li>\n

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  6. Cancer medications<\/li>\n

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  7. Clostridium perfringens infection<\/li>\n

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  8. Cryptosporidium infection<\/li>\n

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  9. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection<\/li>\n

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  10. E. coli<\/li>\n

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  11. Entamoeba histolytica infection<\/li>\n

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  12. Food intolerances<\/li>\n

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  13. Food poisoning<\/li>\n

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  14. Fructose intolerance<\/li>\n

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  15. Giardiasis<\/li>\n

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  16. Lactose intolerance<\/li>\n

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  17. Norovirus infection<\/li>\n

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  18. Rotavirus<\/li>\n

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  19. Salmonella infection<\/li>\n

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  20. Shigella infection<\/li>\n

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  21. Staph infections<\/li>\n

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  22. Stomach surgery<\/li>\n

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  23. Traveler’s diarrhea<\/li>\n

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    Chronic diarrhea causes may include: <\/p>\n

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    1. Blood pressure medications<\/li>\n

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    2. Caffeine<\/li>\n

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    3. Cancer medications<\/li>\n

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    4. Celiac disease<\/li>\n

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    5. Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)<\/li>\n

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    6. Colon cancer<\/li>\n

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    7. Crohn’s disease<\/li>\n

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    8. Bariatric surgery<\/li>\n

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    9. Hepatitis A<\/li>\n

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    10. Hepatitis B<\/li>\n

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    11. Hepatitis C<\/li>\n

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    12. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)<\/li>\n

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    13. Irritable bowel syndrome<\/li>\n

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    14. Ischemic colitis<\/li>\n

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    15. Pancreatic insufficiency<\/li>\n

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    16. Ulcerative colitis<\/li>\n

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    17. Whipple’s disease<\/li>\n

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      WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR<\/h2>\n

      Most cases of diarrhea clear on their own without treatment. However, diarrhea may cause a loss of significant amounts of water and salts. See your doctor if you experience any of the following. 
      Seek immediate medical attention <\/p>\n

      In children, particularly young children, diarrhea — especially if combined with either fever or vomiting or both — can sometimes lead to dehydration. Call your doctor if your child’s diarrhea doesn’t improve after 24 hours or if your baby: 
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