Diarrhea
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All imagesDiarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea or diarrhœa, is the condition of having at least three loose, liquid, or watery bowel movements in a day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration d…New content will be added above the current area of focus upon selectionDiarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea or diarrhœa, is the condition of having at least three loose, liquid, or watery bowel movements in a day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. Signs of dehydration often begin with loss of the normal stretchiness of the skin and irritable behaviour. This can progress to decreased urination, loss of skin color, a fast heart rate, and a decrease in responsiveness as it becomes more severe. Loose but non-watery stools in babies who are exclusively breastfed, however, are normal.WikipediaOther namesDiarrhoea (or diarrhœa)SpecialtyInfectious disease, gastroenterologySymptomsLoose frequent bowel movements, dehydrationCausesUsually infection (viral, bacterial, parasitic)Risk factorsContaminated food or waterPreventionHandwashing, rotavirus vaccination, breastfeedingTreatmentOral rehydration solution, zinc supplementationFrequency≈2.4 billion (2015)See moreSee lessThis condition is what many people call the “stomach flu .” All of these viruses tend to spread in areas where people meet in groups, including:
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