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    di·ar·rhe·a
    /ˌdīəˈrēə/

    noun

    • 1. a condition in which feces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form: "a range of symptoms including diarrhea and vomiting"

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  2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › diarrheaDiarrhea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 22, 2023 · Diarrhea can be present due to irregularities in the small intestine or the large intestine. Diarrhea — loose, watery and possibly more-frequent bowel movements — is a common problem. Sometimes, it's the only symptom.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DiarrheaDiarrhea - Wikipedia

    Definition. Diarrhea is defined by the World Health Organization as having three or more loose or liquid stools per day, or as having more stools than is normal for that person.

  4. www.niddk.nih.gov › health-information › digestive-diseasesDefinition & Facts for Diarrhea - NIDDK

    Diarrhea is loose, watery stools three or more times a day. Diarrhea may be acute, persistent, or chronic: Acute diarrhea is a common problem that typically lasts 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own. Persistent diarrhea lasts longer than 2 weeks and less than 4 weeks. Chronic diarrhea lasts at least 4 weeks.

  5. www.who.int › health-topics › diarrhoeaDiarrhoea - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jan 3, 2021 · Lower-Dose Zinc for Childhood Diarrhea — A Randomized, Multicenter Trial. Article in New England Journal of Medicine, 24 September 2020. Diarrhoea, Diarrhoeal diseases, diarrhea, acute watery diarrhoea.

  6. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 158634Diarrhea: Causes, treatment, and symptoms - Medical News Today

    Mar 7, 2024 · Summary. Diarrhea can range from a mild, temporary condition to a potentially life threatening one. Common causes include viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Globally, an estimated 2 billion cases...

  7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesDiarrhea: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    Sep 20, 2023 · Diarrhea means having a loose, watery stool during a bowel movement. It’s common in both children and adults and usually goes away on its own within a few days. If it doesn’t improve or if you’re experiencing other symptoms like a fever or bloody stool, reach out to a provider to get the treatment (and relief) you need.

  8. www.healthline.com › health › diarrheaDiarrhea: Causes and How to Treat it - Healthline

    May 26, 2023 · Diarrhea, or “the runs,” is when you experience loose, watery stools and feel the urgent need to have a bowel movement multiple times a day. A few causes include infections, diseases, and food...

  9. www.mayoclinic.org › symptoms › diarrheaDiarrhea - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 11, 2023 · Everyone occasionally has diarrhea — loose, watery and more-frequent bowel movements. You might also have abdominal cramps and produce a greater volume of stool. The duration of diarrhea symptoms can provide a clue to the underlying cause. Acute diarrhea lasts from 2 days to 2 weeks. Persistent diarrhea lasts 2 to 4 weeks.

  10. www.niddk.nih.gov › health-information › digestive-diseasesSymptoms & Causes of Diarrhea - NIDDK

    English. Diarrhea. Definition & Facts. Symptoms & Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Eating, Diet, & Nutrition. Clinical Trials. Symptoms & Causes of Diarrhea. What are the symptoms of diarrhea? The main symptom of diarrhea is passing loose, watery stools three or more times a day.

  11. medlineplus.gov › diarrheaDiarrhea | MedlinePlus

    Jul 20, 2016 · Diarrhea is loose, watery stools (bowel movements). You have diarrhea if you have loose stools three or more times in one day. Acute diarrhea is diarrhea that lasts a short time. It is a common problem. It usually lasts about one or two days, but it may last longer. Then it goes away on its own.