Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms associated with diarrhea may include: Frequent, loose, watery stools Abdominal cramps Abdominal pain Fever Bleeding In addition, other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting may prece...

Causes
... Normally, the food you eat remains in liquid form during most of the digestive process. When food passes through your colon, most of the fluids are absorbed and what remains is a semisolid stool. In d...

When to seek medical advice
... If diarrhea persists beyond one week or if you become dehydrated — as suggested by excessive thirst, dry mouth or skin, little or no urination, severe weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness, or ...

Screening and diagnosis
... If you have diarrhea that''s bad enough to require medical attention, your doctor will ask about your symptoms and will want to determine if you''re dehydrated. Let your doctor know about any medicati...