loose stools because of increased water content
passing frequent and loose stools that can be watery. Acute diarrhea goes away in a few weeks. Diarrhea becomes chronic when it lasts longer than 4 weeks.
Loose, watery, and frequent bowel movements -- often associated with avirus or bacterial infection. In infants, diarrhea can quickly causedehydration.
Abnormally frequent defecation, associated with the production of unusually fluid feces.
The Condition"...Nocturnal diarrhea may be seen in infectious colitis or severe inflammatory bowel disease, and is not a feature of irritable bowel syndrome..."
A state in which an individual experiences a change in normal bowel habits characterized by the frequent passage of loose, fluid, unformed stools.
The Condition"..., for Crohn's disease or bowel infarction) leads to malabsorption of fats as well as carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals, all of which can result in weight loss and various systemic signs and symptoms..."
An increase in the fluid content, volume, or frequency of bowel movements.
The Condition"...Many disorders can cause chronic watery diarrhea including carbohydrate malabsorption ( lactose intolerance, sorbitol, fructose), intestinal infections or inflammation, unusual hormone-secreting tumors, and irritable bowel syndrome..."
frequent defecation of liquid feces caused by increased intestinal motility
A watery evacuation of the bowels, without blood.
Three or more loose stools within a 24-hour period. Bacteria, parasites or viruses can cause diarrhea.
Passage of excessively liquid or excessively frequent stools.
Uncontrolled, loose and frequent bowel movements. There are many possible causes of diarrhea in persons living with HIV - infections, bacteria, parasites, diet, medications and problems with the intestine. HIV-related diarrhea can be life-threatening because of the dangerous loss of fluid (dehydration).
a difficult problem to address, especially for the person with short bowel syndrome (SBS)
an increase in the water content, frequency, and volume of bowel
Rapid movement of feces through the intestine, causing poor absorption of water and nutrients, as well as watery stools.
frequent passage of stools that have more or less liquid consistency.
Bowel movements that occur more frequently and are more liquid in consistency than normal. Chemotherapy, medication, radiation, and infection may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can also be caused by medications given to prevent nausea or by antibiotics given to treat or prevent infection.
A condition in which a person's bowel movements are too frequent and the consistency is abnormally soft and loose.
More than one liquid bowel movement and a common symptom of many diseases, including typhoid, dysentery, and cholera. Transient attacks may be caused by species of Samonella, Campylobacter, Listeria, or certain strains of E. coli and can be a life-threatening disorder. The actual cause of death is from dehydration and the loss of electrolytes. It can be caused by bacterial toxins, tainted food or water, infections, ingesting infectious agents, or adverse reactions to drugs. The important thing is to replace fluids lost with those containing electrolytes -- juices, soups, teas, etc. It is also important to refrain from high-fiber foods and caffeine, which stimulate the intestines. Using probiotics can reestablish the normal bacterial flora in the bowel, alleviating some types of diarrhea. Because diarrhea is a common side effect of radiation treatments and antibiotics, probiotics can be a preventative measure when taken along with the treatments. Carob powder diluted in tea or juice is also effective, especially for children. In addition, a preparation of apple pectin and chamomile extract may also reduce diarrheal episodes. Diarrhea differs somewhat from dysentery.
abnormal bowel movements of increased frequency and/or looser consistency; a common symptom of ulcerative colitis.
a condition characterized by watery stool or increased frequency (or both) when compared to a normal amount. It is a common problem that may last a few days and disappear on its own.
frequent and watery bowel movement.
frequent passage of unformed liquid stools
The occurrence of frequent loose watery bowel movements. Is usually consists of stool volumes 200 ml per day.
An increase in the number or liquidity of bowel movements.
loose, liquid and/or frequent stools; diarrhea can be caused by infections (for example food poisoning, antibiotics), drugs (like nelfinavir), poor absorption (for example, too much cream in the diet) or surgery (removal of the colon)
frequent, loose bowel movements. Diarrhea may be caused by a variety of factors including bacteria (e.g., Mycobacterium avium, Salmonella), viruses (e.g., CMV), parasites (e.g., Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia) and drug use. Persistent diarrhea is common in persons with HIV disease and may lead to wasting due to inadequate nutrient absorption.
A condition in which bowel movements are passed more often than usual and in a partial liquid state.
Diarrhea means that you have more than three bowel movements per day and that what comes out is watery (not solid). more...
Watery faeces (feces), (also spelt diarrhoea)
Frequent passing of loose, watery stools.
excessive or loose, watery bowel movements, "the runs."
frequent, loose bowel movements. Not to be confused with polyuria.
A condition in which bowel movements are passed more often than usual in a more or less liquid state. Common causes include gastrointestinal infections.
Uncontrolled, loose, and frequent bowel movements. In the U.S., almost all persons living with AIDS develop diarrhea at some time in the course of their disease. Severe or prolonged diarrhea can lead to weight loss and malnutrition. The excessive loss of fluid that may occur with AIDS-related diarrhea can be life threatening. There are many possible causes of diarrhea in persons who have AIDS. The most common infectious organisms causing AIDS-related diarrhea include cytomegalovirus (see CMV); the parasites Cryptosporidium, Microsporidia, and Giardia lamblia; and the bacteria Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare. Other bacteria and parasites that cause diarrheal symptoms in otherwise healthy people may cause more severe, prolonged, or recurrent diarrhea in persons with HIV or AIDS. See Giardiasis; Microsporidiosis; Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).
a change in stool consistency or form (bowels are loose, watery, or move more frequently). May be accompanied by stomach cramps.
increase in frequency of stools compared to normal, or looser bowel movements than usual; causes include infections of the digestive system, medications such as antibiotics, malabsorption, and irritable bowel syndrome.
A familiar phenomenon with unusually frequent or unusually liquid bowel movements, excessive watery evacuations of fecal material. The opposite of constipation . The word "diarrhea" with its odd spelling is a near steal from the Greek "diarrhoia" meaning "a flowing through." Plato and Aristotle may have had diarrhoia while today we have diarrhea. There are myriad infectious and noninfectious causes of diarrhea. See the entire definition of Diarrhea
Watery feces ("scouring" with staining of wool around the breach).
The frequent passage of unformed watery stools.
Frequent and watery bowel movements, often accompanied with stomach pain.
Diarrhea is when your bowel movements (or poop) are very soft or watery. Diarrhea can be caused by a virus or by something that you ate. To get better, it helps to eat rice, bananas and toast and to drink extra liquids. Drinking liquids stops you from getting dehydrated, or from losing too much fluid in your body.
Watery or liquid bowel movements.
frequent evacuation of watery stools.
The stool consistency is very loose and frequency of bowel movements is high.
Uncontrolled, loose, and frequent bowel movements caused by diet, infection, medication, and irritation or inflammation of the intestine. Severe or prolonged diarrhea can lead to weight loss and malnutrition. The excessive loss of fluid that may occur with AIDS-related diarrhea can be life threatening. There are many possible causes of diarrhea in persons who have AIDS. The most common infectious organisms causing AIDS-related diarrhea include Cytomegalovirus (CMV), the parasites Cryptosporidium, Microsporidia, and Giardia lamblia, and the bacteria Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare. Other bacteria and parasites that cause diarrheal symptoms in otherwise healthy people may cause more severe, prolonged, or recurrent diarrhea in persons with HIV or AIDS.
liquid stool (loss of water and electrolytes) often occurring in short episodes.
Excessive discharge of contents of bowel.
The Condition"...Diabetes presumably causes chronic watery diarrhea as a result of intestinal neuropathy, bacterial overgrowth, or both..."
frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor find all NHC pages containing: diarrhea
A condition in which fecal matter is discharged from the bowel more often than usual and in a more or less liquid state.
The Condition"...Examination of stool for ova and parasites is indicated in patients with prolonged diarrhea, or who have particular circumstances (e..."
The Condition"...The presence of pus in the stool indicates an inflammatory cause of diarrhea..."
Abnormally frequent and liquid stools.
frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements.
Diarrhea (in American English) or diarrhoea (in British English) is a generally unpleasant condition in which the sufferer has frequent watery, loose bowel movements (from the ancient Greek word διαÏÏοή = leakage; literally meaning "to run through"). Acute infectious diarrhea is a common cause of death in developing countries (particularly among infants), accounting for 5 to 8 million deaths annuallyKasper DL, Braunwald E, Fauci AS, Hauser SL, Longo DL, Jameson JL. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.