Diarrhea Home Page

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Tools & ServicesUse eMedTV's tools and services to receive up-to-date health information, tips, answers, and more. Our free DiscountRx savings card can help you and your family save money on your prescriptions. This card is accepted at all major chain pharmacies, nationwide. Get Your Card Now. Stay up-to-date on the health topics that interest you. Sign up now for our free HealthSavvy service. Looking to save on your prescriptions? eMedTV may be able to help. Sign up for our medication discount program. Welcome to the Diarrhea Channel Welcome to the Diarrhea Health Channel by eMedTV. Diarrhea is a temporary condition that causes a person to have loose, watery stools. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quart of stool a day. The average adult has a bout of diarrhea about four times a year. Although diarrhea usually lasts a day or two and goes away on its own without any special treatment, prolonged diarrhea can be the sign of a serious medical problem. The dehydration that comes with diarrhea can be serious -- especially when it affects children or the elderly.What Causes Diarrhea?Diarrhea may be caused by a temporary problem, such as an infection, or a chronic problem, like an intestinal disease. Common causes of diarrhea include infections, food intolerances, reactions to medications, and travel to underdeveloped countries. Other diarrhea causes can include intestinal diseases and having certain surgeries, such as stomach surgery or removal of the gallbladder. Parasites can also cause diarrhea.What Are the Symptoms of Diarrhea?Diarrhea symptoms can include cramp-like abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and an urgent need to use the bathroom. These symptoms are in addition to the loose, watery stools that are characteristic of diarrhea. Other diarrhea symptoms (such as thirst and dry skin) are related to the dehydration diarrhea can cause. You should see a doctor if you've had diarrhea for 3 days or more.How Does Diarrhea Affect Children?Diarrhea can be dangerous in newborns and infants. In small children, severe diarrhea lasting just a day or two can lead to dehydration. Because a child can die from dehydration within a few days, the main treatment for diarrhea in children is rehydration.Infection with the rotavirus is the most common cause of acute childhood diarrhea. Rotavirus diarrhea usually resolves in 3 to 9 days.Take your child to the doctor if any of the following symptoms appear: Stools containing blood or pus, or black stools Temperature above 101.4 degrees Fahrenheit No improvement after 24 hours Signs of dehydration. How Is Diarrhea Treated?Often, diarrhea goes away on its own. Diarrhea treatment, in many cases, consists of replacing lost fluids and electrolytes. However, if the diarrhea is caused by bacteria or a parasite, antibiotic therapy is usually required as well. When recovering from diarrhea, it is wise to stay away from greasy, sugary, and high-fiber foods. Giardia Symptoms to Norovirus Norovirus and Food Handlers to Pregnancy and Stomach Flu Prevent Giardia to Rotavirus Transmission Rotavirus Treatment to Stomach Flu Prognosis Stomach Flu Symptoms to Vibrio Information Vibrio Parahaemolyticus to Yersiniosis eMedTV serves only as an informational resource. This site does not dispense medical advice or advice of any kind.Site users seeking medical advice about their specific situation should consult with their own physician. ClickTerms of Use for more information. Would you like to view your HealthSavvy Programs now, or stay on this page and continue reading this article? In order for us to best serve you and provide you with the best information, can you please tell us if you currently have health insurance? In order for us to create your customized HealthSavvy programs, we need a little more information about the health topic(s) that you are interested in. Press "Continue" button below to begin selecting your HealthSavvy topic(s). You've chosen to clear all of your selected topics. Remember, you need at least one selected topic to use HealthSavvy. If you choose this option, it cannot be undone, and you'll need to choose at least new topic to continue using your HealthSavvy programs. Are you still sure that you want to clear all of you selected topics?

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Diarrhea is a condition in which a person has loose, watery stools. This section of the eMedTV website describes the causes and symptoms of diarrhea in adults and children and explains how the condition is treated.

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