Frequently Asked Questions
Diarrhea can be caused by infections, food intolerances, medications, digestive disorders, or underlying medical conditions.
Symptoms include frequent loose or watery stools, abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea, and sometimes fever or dehydration.
Diagnosis involves reviewing medical history, stool tests, blood tests, and sometimes imaging or endoscopy to identify the cause.
Treatment depends on the cause and may include hydration, dietary adjustments, over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medications, probiotics, and prescription medications if needed.
Consult a doctor if diarrhea lasts more than a few days, is severe, causes dehydration, contains blood, or is accompanied by high fever or severe pain.
Yes, prevention includes practicing good hygiene, safe food handling, avoiding contaminated water, and managing underlying digestive conditions.
Chronic diarrhea can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition, and irritation of the digestive tract if left untreated.
Yes, children and older adults are more susceptible to dehydration and complications, so prompt management is critical.
Probiotics can help restore healthy gut bacteria, reduce duration, and prevent recurrence in certain types of diarrhea, especially antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Yes, antibiotics, certain heart medications, antacids, and chemotherapy drugs can cause diarrhea as a side effect.