Diarrhea

Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. A person with diarrhea typically passes stool more than three times a day. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quart of stool a day.
What is Diarrhea?

The term diarrhea (also spelled diarrhoea) refers to passage of loose, watery stools. The usual frequency of passing loose stools or watery stools in cases of diarrhea is at least three or more times a day.

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Study highlights the importance of clean water and sanitation in controlling endemic cholera

Study highlights the importance of clean water and sanitation in controlling endemic cholera

Lower temperatures increase the risk of gastroenteritis among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Lower temperatures increase the risk of gastroenteritis among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Why measles is back in the U.S. and what doctors must know now

Why measles is back in the U.S. and what doctors must know now

What really causes keto flu, and how can you prevent it?

What really causes keto flu, and how can you prevent it?

Oklahoma Children's Hospital improves care for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome

Oklahoma Children's Hospital improves care for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome

High fiber diet helps protect against dangerous gut infections

High fiber diet helps protect against dangerous gut infections

Treating SIBO holistically helps patients feel better, new study finds

Treating SIBO holistically helps patients feel better, new study finds

New study reveals hidden spread of C. diff in intensive care units

New study reveals hidden spread of C. diff in intensive care units

Genetic research offers hope for children with rare intestinal disorders

Genetic research offers hope for children with rare intestinal disorders

Texas A&M research sheds light on Giardia and Cryptosporidium pathogens in canine facilities

Texas A&M research sheds light on Giardia and Cryptosporidium pathogens in canine facilities

New study explores link between gut microbiome and autism spectrum disorder

New study explores link between gut microbiome and autism spectrum disorder

Novel ARPC1B mutation identified in a patient with recurrent eosinophilia

Novel ARPC1B mutation identified in a patient with recurrent eosinophilia

Does COVID-19 affect heart rate variability after recovery?

Does COVID-19 affect heart rate variability after recovery?

Cabozantinib gains FDA approval for treating advanced neuroendocrine tumors

Cabozantinib gains FDA approval for treating advanced neuroendocrine tumors

C. diff uses toxic compound to gain competitive advantage in the gut

C. diff uses toxic compound to gain competitive advantage in the gut

CDC study identifies leading culprits of foodborne illness

CDC study identifies leading culprits of foodborne illness

Research identifies pressure-sensing protein behind gut motility

Research identifies pressure-sensing protein behind gut motility

CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans

CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans

Mount Sinai-led research uncovers mechanisms behind Crohn's disease inflammation

Mount Sinai-led research uncovers mechanisms behind Crohn's disease inflammation

Plant-based diets and IBD

Plant-based diets and IBD

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