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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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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Oropouche virus: Emerging threats, symptoms, and prevention

Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive health

Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive health

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Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

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Could a keto diet replace diabetes meds? New research explores the possibilities

Many parents uncertain about bird flu information and risks, poll suggests

Many parents uncertain about bird flu information and risks, poll suggests

Scientists discover new strategy to fight back against norovirus

Scientists discover new strategy to fight back against norovirus

Study finds potential biomarker for joint inflammation in Crohn's disease

Study finds potential biomarker for joint inflammation in Crohn's disease

Synthetic microbiome therapy offers new hope against C. difficile infections

Synthetic microbiome therapy offers new hope against C. difficile infections

Researchers identify key gut cells involved in diarrhea response

Researchers identify key gut cells involved in diarrhea response

Ginger's furanodienone compound may offer new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

Ginger's furanodienone compound may offer new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

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Preventing colorectal cancer through lifestyle choices

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