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Chronic Diarrhea

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Chronic Diarrhea

What is Chronic Diarrhea?
Diarrhea describes loose, watery stools that occur more frequently than usual. You may also experience abdominal cramps and a greater volume of stool. Diarrhea varies in specific symptoms, severity and duration.
Acute diarrhea usually lasts for a few days and is typically caused by an infection of some sort — caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites.
Chronic diarrhea persists longer than does acute diarrhea, generally longer than four weeks. Chronic diarrhea can indicate a serious disorder, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, or a less serious condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome.
Symptoms
·         Frequent, loose, watery stools
·         Abdominal cramps
·         Abdominal pain
·         Fever
·         Blood in the stool
·         Bloating
Causes
·         Blood pressure medications
·         Caffeine
·         Cancer medications
·         Celiac disease
·         Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
·         Colon cancer
·         Crohn's disease
·         Gastric bypass surgery
·         Hepatitis A
·         Hepatitis B
·         Hepatitis C
·         Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
·         Irritable bowel syndrome
·         Ischemic colitis
·         Pancreatic insufficiency
·         Ulcerative colitis
·         Whipple's disease
Western Medicine Treatment
Most cases of diarrhea clear on their own within a couple of days without treatment. If you've tried lifestyle changes and home remedies for diarrhea without success, your doctor may recommend medications or other treatments.




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