Symptoms
Diarrhea describes loose, watery stools that occur more frequently than usual. You may also experience abdominal cramps and a greater volume of stool.
Acute diarrhea causes may include:
Antacids containing magnesium
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Blood pressure medications
C. difficile
Campylobacter infection
Cancer medications
Clostridium perfringens infection
Cryptosporidium infection
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
E. coli
Entamoeba histolytica infection
Food intolerances
Food poisoning
Fructose intolerance
Giardiasis
Lactose intolerance
Norovirus infection
Rotavirus
Salmonella infection
Shigella infection
Staph infections
Stomach surgery
Traveler's diarrhea
Chronic diarrhea causes may include:
Blood pressure medications
Caffeine
Cancer medications
Celiac disease
Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Colon cancer
Crohn's disease
Bariatric surgery
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ischemic colitis
Pancreatic insufficiency
Ulcerative colitis
Whipple's disease
Note: Causes shown here are commonly associated with these symptom. Kindly consult to your doctor or other health care Practitioner for an correct diagnosis and treatment.
Dr M Rathod MD, PhD
Ram Speciality Clinic, # 113/697, Opposite to Govt School,
Munnekolala, Bangalore, Karnataka
email: ramclinc2@gmail.com,
Mobile: 9611303443
webiste: www.ramclinic.com