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  2. Diarrhea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    A number of diseases and conditions can cause diarrhea, including: Viruses. Viruses that can cause diarrhea include Norwalk virus, also known as norovirus, enteric adenoviruses, astrovirus, cytomegalovirus and viruses that cause hepatitis. Rotavirus is a common cause of sudden childhood diarrhea.

  3. Diarrhea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    If your diarrhea is caused by a more serious condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease, your healthcare professional works to control that condition. You might be referred to a specialist, such as a gastroenterologist, who can help devise a treatment plan for you. Request an appointment.

  4. Diarrhea Causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Acute or persistent diarrhea causes may include: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea or other problems caused by medicines. Artificial sweeteners; C. difficile infection; Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Cryptosporidium infection; Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection; E. coli; Food intolerances; Food poisoning; Fructose intolerance

  5. Diarrhea - Mayo Clinic

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    Acute diarrhea lasts from 2 days to 2 weeks. Persistent diarrhea lasts 2 to 4 weeks. Acute and persistent diarrhea are typically caused by a bacterial, viral or parasitic infection of some sort. Chronic diarrhea lasts longer than does acute or persistent diarrhea, generally more than four weeks.

  6. Diarrhea When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic

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    When to see a doctor. Most cases of acute diarrhea go away without treatment. However, severe diarrhea (greater than 10 bowel movements a day or diarrhea where fluid losses are significantly greater than oral intake) can cause dehydration, which can be life-threatening if untreated.

  7. The most common sign of microscopic colitis is watery diarrhea that doesn’t contain any blood. The diarrhea can come on gradually and intermittently, or be more sudden in onset. You may have up to nine watery stools a day. In severe cases, 15 or more may occur.

  8. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, belly pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is an ongoing condition that needs long-term management.

  9. Diarrhea: Cancer-related causes and how to cope. Knowing which diarrhea signs and symptoms are routine and which are serious can help you understand when to call your health care provider. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Diarrhea is an unpleasant but common side effect in people receiving treatment for cancer.

  10. Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water.

  11. To diagnose antibiotic-associated diarrhea, your doctor is likely to question you about your health history, including whether you've had recent antibiotic treatments. If your doctor suspects that you have C. difficile infection, a sample of your stool would be tested for the bacterium.