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Glossary: Diarrhea
 


Definition
Excessive discharge of contents of bowel.

Topics Related To Diarrhea
Acute, Intermittent PorphoriaThe Condition
"...Additional symptoms can be loss of vision, sensitivity to light, aches and pains, acne, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, and abnormal fat metabolism..."

Addison's Disease

The Condition
"...Nausea, sometimes with vomiting, and diarrhea are common..."

Adrenal Insufficiency

Related Topic
"...Symptoms include primarily fatigue, weakness, decreased appetite with ensuing weight loss, as well as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, or increased pigmentation of the skin..."

AIDS

The Condition
"...Early symptoms include headache, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue, swollen lymph glands, fever, heavily coated white tongue, diarrhea, and lung infections..."

Allergic Rhinitis / Hay Fever

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Symptoms often vary with the seasons and include ... Diarrhea or frequent urination..."

Allergy to Foods (Hidden)

Our Question about epigastric pain
"...If the affected mast cells are in the gastrointestinal tract, a person may suffer vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea..."

Anemia (Uncommon Nutritional)

The Condition
"...When you fail to absorb what you eat, you will have diarrhea and weight loss in addition to the anemia..."

Anxiety

The Condition
"...Some common symptoms of anxiety include the following ... Physical symptoms such as sweaty palms, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, nausea or diarrhea, and trouble swallowing..."

Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Avoidance

As A Treatment
"...toxicity reaction), marked personality changes, phobias, rapid heart beat (tachycardia - another frequent reaction), asthma, chest pains, hypertension (high blood pressure), nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, swallowing pain, itching, hives / urticaria, other allergic reactions, blood sugar control problems (e..."

Attapulgite

As A Treatment
"Attapulgite is a clay-like powder believed to work by adsorbing the bacteria or germ that may be causing the diarrhea..."

Bacterial Dysbiosis

Recommendation Grapefruit Seed Extract
"...Animal studies have shown no toxicity except for intestinal irritation producing diarrhea at very high doses..."

Bentonite Clay

As A Treatment
"...6, June, 1961, under the title "The Value of Bentonite for Diarrhea", are the results of the clinical work performed by a team of medical doctors using hydrated bentonite in the treatment of diarrhea..."

Berberine-containing Herbs

As A Treatment
"...Most of these herbs have been used in the treatment of gastrointestinal infections, intestinal parasites, and diarrhea..."

Bladderwrack

As A Treatment
"...As well as the conditions mentioned below, bladderwrack has traditionally been used for: Diarrhea; gastritis; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); improved wound healing (topical application)..."

Blastocystosis (Blastocystis hominis)

Our Question about stool texture
"Watery or loose stools, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anal itching, weight loss and excess gas have all been reported in persons with blastocystis infection..."

Boswellia

As A Treatment
"...Historically, the guggals were recommended by Ayurvedic physicians for a variety of conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diarrhea, dysentery, pulmonary disease, and ringworm..."

Carcinoid Cancer

The Condition
"...those that produce large amounts of hormones and other potent chemical substances, and which often have spread to the liver, can cause "carcinoid syndrome" -- hot red flushing of the face, diarrhea, and asthma-like wheezing attacks..."

Our Question about generalized abdominal discomfort
"Abdominal pain may occur alone or in combination with other symptoms such as diarrhea and/or flushing and can be controlled with pain medication..."

Relationship to General Mineral Requirement
"When diarrhea is present, minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and even salt may be deficient and should be replaced as necessary..."

Celiac Disease

Related Topic
"...Common symptoms include diarrhea, increased appetite, bloating, weight loss, irritability and fatigue..."

Chagas Disease

The Condition
"...Sometimes a rash, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and vomiting occur..."

Chaparral

As A Treatment
"...It was used by Native American populations for indications including chicken pox (varicella), colds, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, pain, rheumatic diseases, skin disorders, snake bites, and as an emetic..."

Chinese Thoroughwax

As A Treatment
"...Side-Effects; Counter-Indicators and Warnings Although safe in normal doses, large amounts of bupleurum may cause dizziness or diarrhea..."

Colloidal Silver

As A Treatment
"...bladder infections, cystitis*, bleeding gums, boils*, burns*, candida*, canker sores, chronic fatigue, colds, colitis*, conjunctivitis*, cornea injury*, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, diabetes*, diarrhea*, digestive aid, diphtheria, dysentery, ear infections*, eczema - various locations*, fibrositis, flu*, gastritis, gingivitis, gonorrhea*, gum recession, halitosis, hay fever*, hemorrhoids*,..."

Consequences of Gallbladder Surgery

The Condition
"...In the short term, irritation of the large intestine by bile acids often causes diarrhea - and long-term the irritation can cause colon cancer..."

Recommendation Activated Charcoal
"If a change in your diet fails to relieve diarrhea, then the next step in treatment is to use bile acid sequestering agents, such as activated charcoal or doctor-prescribed cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid)..."

Constipation

The Condition
"...Consider the possibility of food allergies, especially milk, when you see diarrhea, alternating constipation and diarrhea, anal fissures, or other general allergy signs..."

Copper Deficiency

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Fatigue, paleness, skin sores, edema, slowed growth, hair loss, anorexia, diarrhea and dermatitis can be symptoms of copper insufficiency..."

Copper Toxicity

The Condition
"...contact with copper cooking utensils, an acidic food or beverage can dissolve milligram quantities of copper, sufficient to cause acute toxicity symptoms such as self-limited nausea, vomiting and diarrhea..."

Crohn's Disease

The Condition
"...The inflammation can cause pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea..."

Related Topic
"...The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, often in the lower right area, and diarrhea..."

Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
"...has been made in confirming or disproving this theory, although bacterial overgrowth of the jejunum has been found in 30% of patients hospitalized for Crohn's disease, in which it contributes to diarrhea and malabsorption..."

Relationship to Small Intestine Cancer
"...The inflammation extends deep into the lining of the affected organ, causing pain and making the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea..."

Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
"...About 10% of the patients who were given the fish oil dropped out of the trial because of increased diarrhea, but Dr Belluzzi believes that the coated fish oil capsules could offer an effective way to prolong remission for Crohn's patients..."

Recommendation against Raw Food Diet
"Foods that worsen diarrhea should be avoided: specific food problems may vary from person to person..."

Cryptosporidium Infection

The Condition
"Cryptosporidium infests public water systems and can cause widespread outbreaks of severe diarrhea and cramps..."

Cystic Fibrosis

The Condition
"...Infants or young children should be tested for CF if they have persistent diarrhea, bulky foul-smelling and greasy stools, frequent wheezing or pneumonia, a chronic cough with thick mucous, salty-tasting skin, or poor growth..."

Delayed Gastric Emptying (Gastroparesis)

Our Question about frequency of unexplained nausea
"...A viral etiology was suggested in these patients and in other series when there was an acute onset of nausea and vomiting with other features of a viral illness (fever, myalgia, diarrhea, fatigue, or abdominal cramping)..."

Diabetes Mellitus

Related Topic
"...Other symptoms include bleeding gums; ear noise/buzzing; diarrhea; depression; confusion..."

Diarrhea

The Condition
"In the United States, acute diarrhea is the second most commonly reported illness after respiratory infections..."

Relationship to Zinc Requirement
"Diarrhea causes a loss of zinc and therefore digestive diseases or gastrointestinal surgery that result in diarrhea are often associated with a deficiency..."

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"Chronic diarrhea can cause the friendly Bifidobacterium bifidum to be expelled from the colon and Candida may then proliferate..."

Relationship to Potassium Need
"Diarrhea causes additional fluid loss and can result in potassium depletion..."

Relationship to Dehydration
"Diarrhea can rapidly drain your body of water, causing dehydration..."

Relationship to Carcinoid Cancer
"Diarrhea can occur along with facial flushing or by itself..."

Recommendation Activated Charcoal
"In an acute bacterial or viral infection of the GI tract, taking activated charcoal orally often stops the diarrhea..."

Recommendation Attapulgite
"Attapulgite is taken by mouth to treat diarrhea..."

Recommendation Bladderwrack
"Alginic acid (a component of bladderwrack) is a type of dietary fiber that can be used to help relieve constipation and diarrhea..."

Recommendation Conventional Drug Avoidance
"...Diarrhea is one of the methods your body uses to help rid itself of the infection: If you slow down or prevent this from happening by taking anti-diarrhea medication you can prolong the amount of time..."

Recommendation Nutritional Yeast
"A thoroughly researched yeast, Saccharomyces boulardii, has been used in Europe for control of nonspecific diarrhea for several decades..."

Recommendation Zinc
"Diarrhea results in a loss of zinc..."

Recommendation Juicing
"Carrot juice and concentrated carrot oligosaccharides have been used in Europe for bacterial diarrhea for almost a century..."

Recommendation Probiotics
"A study of hospitalized children showed that a combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium infantis was effective in treating acute diarrhea..."

Digestive Enzyme Need

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms People who lack sugar-digesting enzymes may have problems such as diarrhea or asthma, while those who are deficient in protease, the protein-digesting enzyme, tend to be more anxious, toxic and have low blood sugar..."

Dysentery

The Condition
"...Dysentery is a more serious form of diarrhea, where the stools are tinged with blood and mucus..."

Related Topic
"An inflammatory disorder of the lower intestinal tract, usually caused by a bacterial, parasitic, or protozoan infection and resulting in pain, fever, and severe diarrhea, often accompanied by the passage of blood and mucus..."

Dyspepsia / Poor Digestion

The Condition
"...Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, shortness of breath, weakness, and dizziness..."

Effects of a Low Carbohydrate Diet

Our Question about bowel movement changes
"...The May 2004 Annals of Internal Medicine study showed that most of the Atkins Dieters had significantly more diarrhea, general weakness, rashes and muscle cramps..."

Endometriosis

Related Topic
"...the most common being pelvic pain and cramping before and during periods; pain during intercourse; inability to conceive; fatigue; painful urination during periods; gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, and nausea..."

Enteritis

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Symptoms are extremely variable but usually include continuous or intermittent diarrhea, which may be bloody, painful abdominal cramps..."

Excess Sugar Consumption

The Condition
"...themselves, including: Anxiety; Congestion; Frequent colds; Migraines; Asthma; Constipation; Headaches; Sinus congestion; Backaches; Depression; Hypoglycemia; Skin itch; Bladder/bowel dysfunction; Diarrhea; Hypothyroidism; Sleepiness; Bloating; Dizziness; Immune system dysfunction; Tension; Blurred vision; Earaches; Indigestion; Visual impairment; Bronchitis; Eczema; Joint/muscle pains; Watery..."

Exhaustion Caused By Emotional Upsets

The Condition
"...Physical symptoms include chronic headaches, diarrhea, nausea, heart palpitations, and excessive perspiration..."

Fluoride Toxicity

The Condition
"...cancer, carpal tunnel syndrome, decrease in testosterone/spermatogenesis, altered vas deferens/testicular growth, decreased dental arch, dental crowding, delayed tooth eruption, diabetes insipidus, diarrhea, Down syndrome, early onset of puberty, eosinophilia, eye/ear/nose disorders, fever, gastro-intestinal disturbances, gingivitis, heart disorders, hypertension, hypoplasia,..."

Gallbladder Disease

The Condition
"...Although removal of the gallbladder has not been known to cause any long-term effects aside from occasional diarrhea, some researchers have been concerned about its effects on the body's cholesterol levels..."

Garlic

As A Treatment
"...Eating more than three raw cloves a day can cause gas, bloating, diarrhea and fever in some people..."

Gastritis

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Some people do not have symptoms, but if present then they usually include one or more of ... diarrhea..."

Gastroenteritis

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms The most common symptoms include ... Diarrhea..."

Related Topic
"Gastrointestinal tract inflammation; characterized by abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting; which may be caused by bacteria, parasites or a virus..."

Our Question about frequency of unexplained nausea
"...Bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens cause this illness which is characterized by diarrhea and/or vomiting..."

Giardiasis Infection

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Symptoms generally begin within 1 to 2 weeks of infection and include watery diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, upset stomach, loss of appetite, dehydration, nausea and fatigue..."

Recommendation Dairy Products Avoidance
"Studies have shown that giardia infection, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, can reduce the production of lactase in the small intestine, resulting in lactose malabsorption and its resultant diarrhea..."

Recommendation Pippali rasayana
"...Diarrhea and the presence of mucous in the stool were also significantly reduced..."

Recommendation Low/Decreased Fat Diet
"Reducing the intake of fat might reduce the nausea, steatorrhoea, and diarrhea often associated with giardiasis..."

Ginkgo Biloba

As A Treatment
"...Side-Effects; Counter-Indicators and Warnings Adverse effects related to ginkgo are relatively mild and infrequent and include nausea, headache, diarrhea, dizziness and occasional allergic dermatologic reactions..."

Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease

The Condition
"...For example, one person might have diarrhea and abdominal pain, while another person has irritability or depression..."

Gout / Hyperuricemia

Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"...While colchicine is very effective, it often causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea..."

Guarana

As A Treatment
"...While guarana is most often used for its caffeine content, some have used it for its tannin constituents as an astringent (for diarrhea, intestinal inflammations etc..."

Gugulipids

As A Treatment
"...Counter-Indicators and Warnings Gugulipids should be used with caution by persons with with hepatic disease, inflamatory bowel disease, and diarrhea..."

Guillain-Barre Syndrome

The Condition
"...Perhaps 50% of cases occur shortly after a microbial (viral or bacterial) infection such as a sore throat or diarrhea..."

Gulf War Illness

The Condition
"...of complex signs and symptoms characterized by disabling fatigue, intermittent fevers, night sweats, arthralgia, myalgia, impairments in short-term memory, headaches, skin rashes, intermittent diarrhea, abdominal bloating, chronic bronchitis, photophobia, confusion, transient visual scotomata, irritability and depression and other signs and symptoms that until recently have defied..."

Heavy Metal Toxicity

The Condition
"...Arsenic Symptoms include nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, garlic odor on breath, excessive salivation, headache, vertigo, fatigue, paresthesia, paralysis, kidney failure, progressive blindness, and mental impairment..."

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms The first stages of HUS frequently present with gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea..."

Hemorrhoids

The Condition
"...Risk factors for hemorrhoids include: heredity, pregnancy, sedentary lifestyle, straining during bowel movements (chronic constipation), chronic diarrhea, standing for long periods of time, sitting on hard, cold surfaces, liver stagnancy or disease (cirrhosis), benign prostatic hypertrophy and anal intercourse..."

High/Increased Fat Diet

As A Treatment
"...Rapidly adding large amounts of fat to the diet could result in physical symptoms such as cramping, bloating and diarrhea, so gradual increases are crucial..."

Hyperparathyroidism

The Condition
"...Immobilization and gastrointestinal illness with vomiting or diarrhea can cause calcium levels to rise, and if these conditions develop, patients with hyperparathyroidism should seek medical attention..."

Hyponatremia (Low Blood Sodium Level)

The Condition
"...Severe and prolonged diarrhea can also cause hyponatremia..."

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

The Condition
"...Symptoms include constipation, diarrhea, or a painful but unsuccessful urge to move the bowels..."

Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
"...IBS has been studied in patients with diarrhea, cramps and specific food intolerances..."

Recommendation Smaller, More Frequent Meals
"Large meals can cause cramping and diarrhea for those with IBS..."

Increased Folic Acid Requirement

The Condition
"...Folic acid deficiency generates a picture similar to that of a B12 deficiency - anemia, fatigue, irritability, anorexia, weight loss, headache, sore and inflamed tongue, diarrhea, heart palpitations, forgetfulness, hostility, and a feeling of paranoia..."

Inositol

As A Treatment
"...Side-Effects Although no toxic effects are known, diarrhea has been noted with the intake of very high dosage..."

Intestinal Malabsorption Syndrome

The Condition
"...Diagnosis & Tests Diarrhea is often present clinically, although this may not be the immediate cause for seeing a physician..."

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Related Topic
"...In order to be diagnosed with IBS, a person must have at least three of the following symptoms: pain in the lower abdomen; bloating; constipation; diarrhea or alternating diarrhea and constipation; nausea; loss of appetite; tummy rumbling; flatulence; mucous in stools; indigestion; constant tiredness; frequent urination; low back pain; painful..."

Kava

As A Treatment
"...Persistent heavy consumption of kava may cause diarrhea, an overall lethargy and apathy or a scaly skin condition..."

Korean Ginseng

As A Treatment
"...A number of side-effects are reported, including hypertension, euphoria, nervousness, insomnia, skin eruptions, and morning diarrhea, almost always using material of unknown quality..."

Lactose Intolerance

The Condition
"...When symptoms do occur, however, they can include gas, abdominal distention, diarrhea, and recurrent abdominal pain, especially among children..."

Related Topic
"...Common symptoms, which begin about 30 minutes to two hours after consuming foods or beverages containing lactose, may include: nausea, cramps, bloating, gas and/or diarrhea..."

Our Question about meal-related bloating
"...Symptoms include bloating, stomach pain, cramps, gas, or diarrhea..."

L-Arginine

As A Treatment
"...Side-Effects This is an extremely safe product and the only side-effect ever described in an overdose of L-Arginine was mild diarrhea..."

L-Lysine

As A Treatment
"...Side-Effects; Counter-Indicators and Warnings Side-effects are rare with lysine supplements, although a few cases of abdominal cramps and diarrhea have been reported with very high doses (more than 10gm per day)..."

Magnesium

As A Treatment
"...Other forms ... Magnesium Sulfate, or Chloride: Inorganic; may cause diarrhea..."

Magnesium Requirement

The Condition
"...Chronic or excessive vomiting and diarrhea may also result in magnesium depletion..."

Magnesium Toxicity

The Condition
"Dietary magnesium very rarely poses a health risk, but very high doses of magnesium supplements, which may be added to laxatives for example, can promote adverse effects such as diarrhea..."

Malaria

Our Question about frequency of unexplained nausea
"Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur..."

Megaloblastic Anemia / Pernicious Anemia

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Symptoms, which usually begin gradually, include loss of appetite, diarrhea, paleness, fatigue, and headache..."

Middle Ear Infection

The Condition
"...The most common antibiotics are often associated with adverse toxic side-effects, including diarrhea, vomiting, diaper rash..."

Motherhood Issues

The Condition
"...344, November 5, 1994] Infrequently, severe cases of lactose intolerance in children have been shown to cause damage to the lining of the intestine and severe diarrhea..."

Recommendation Vitamin A
"...Infants and young children who are vitamin A deficient are at an increased risk of appetite loss, eye problems, lower resistance to infections, more frequent and severe episodes of diarrhea and measles, iron deficiency anemia, and growth failure..."

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

The Condition
"...These treatments may cause flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle aches, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea..."

Noni

As A Treatment
"...The leaves have been ingested in remedies for arthritis, digestive problems, parasites, and dysentery (severe infection of the lower digestive tract characterized by acute diarrhea and dehydration)..."

Olive Leaf Extract

As A Treatment
"...If any of these symptoms should occur - greater fatigue, diarrhea, headaches, muscle/joint aches or flu-like symptoms, temporarily discontinue taking Olive Leaf Extract or cut back on the amount taken until the body can eliminate the toxic waste..."

Oregon Grape Root

As A Treatment
"...Recent studies have shown that berberine containing herbs may be useful for those suffering from diarrhea and especially bacterial dysentery..."

Painful Menstruation (Dysmenorrhea)

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms In cases of primary dysmenorrhea, no disease or other medical cause can be found for the pain and other symptoms, which may include backache, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of tenseness..."

Panic Attacks

The Condition
"...attacks are often associated with physical symptoms such as shaking, a feeling your heart is pounding or racing, sweating, chest pain, shortness of breath, a feeling of choking, nausea, cramping, diarrhea, dizziness, an out-of-body sensation (a feeling of being apart from oneself), tingling in the hands, chills or hot flashes, and headache..."

Papain

As A Treatment
"...It has been used for such conditions as sores, ulcers, chronic diarrhea, tumors, hay fever, and psoriasis..."

Parasite Infection

The Condition
"...The victim may experience nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, anemia and listlessness..."

Pneumonia

The Condition
"...Although the disease is usually mild, it can be severe, with extreme breathlessness, diarrhea and confusion..."

Poor Small Intestine Health

The Condition
"...Food that you are allergic to can also do this and lead to diarrhea due to the lack of time for fluid absorption..."

Poor/Slow Wound Healing

Recommendation Zinc
"...Studies show that poor, malnourished children in India, Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia experience shorter courses of infectious diarrhea after taking zinc supplements..."

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

The Condition
"...Physical ... Upset stomach, Diarrhea..."

Potassium

As A Treatment
"...When given in high-dose pill form, potassium salts can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and ulcers..."

Potassium Need

The Condition
"...Potassium loss is increased by excessive fluid loss from sweating, urination (diuretics), diarrhea (laxatives) or the use of aspirin and some other drugs..."

Probiotics

As A Treatment
"...Antibiotics can alter the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, decreasing the numbers of healthy bacteria and causing diarrhea..."

Problems Caused By Being Overweight

Recommendation Ephedra (Ma Huang)
"...patients on intermittent treatment and 48% on continuous treatment experienced adverse effects deemed non-serious such as dry mouth, headache, insomnia, nervousness, agitation, constipation and/or diarrhea..."

Progesterone Excess

Our Question about oral progesterone use
"...In one study, oral micronized progesterone at a dose of 400mg per day was associated with dizziness, abdominal cramping, headache, breast pain, muscle pain, irritability, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea and viral infections..."

Prostaglandin

Related Topic
"...with effects such as vasodilation, vasoconstriction, stimulation of the smooth muscles of the bronchus or intestine, uterine stimulation; also involved in pain, inflammation, fever, allergic diarrhea, and dysmenorrhea..."

Prostate Cancer

The Condition
"...The main side-effects are bladder irritation and diarrhea..."

Psoriatic Arthritis

The Condition
"...Side-effects may include mouth sores, diarrhea and nausea..."

Radiation Therapy (Radio Therapy)

As A Treatment
"...Radiation therapy to the abdomen may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or urinary discomfort..."

Rapid Stomach Emptying (Gastric Dumping)

The Condition
"...) Signs & Symptoms Symptoms of early dumping include nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea and shortness of breath..."

Rectal Cancer

The Condition
"...Chemotherapy drugs cause acute side-effects, including nausea, fatigue, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and sensitivity to sunlight..."

Rosacea

The Condition
"...When flushing is accompanied by itching, breathing difficulties or diarrhea, seek medical attention..."

Senna

As A Treatment
"...Chronic abuse can lead to a variety of complications such as chronic diarrhea with nutrient loss and excessive electrolyte loss/imbalance..."

Sjogren's Syndrome

The Condition
"...Inflammation in the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and liver can cause problems like painful swallowing, heartburn, abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and weight loss..."

Small Intestine Cancer

The Condition
"...People with celiac disease who also have new onset weight loss, diarrhea, or abdominal pain need immediate medical attention, including possible CT scan of the abdomen and barium study of the small bowel to rule out cancer..."

Stool Exam

As A Treatment
"...Determining the cause of symptoms affecting the digestive tract, including prolonged diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, an increased amount of gas, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, bloating, abdominal pain and cramping, and fever..."

Strongyloides stercoralis Infection

The Condition
"...Diarrhea accompanied by emaciation and exhaustion..."

Sulfite Sensitivity

The Condition
"...These potentially toxic and harmful substances can cause nausea or diarrhea and precipitate asthma attacks in sensitive individuals..."

Tendency To Develop Polyps

The Condition
"...On rare occasions the bowel may become partially or completely blocked, resulting in symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating and (in severe cases) vomiting..."

Trichinosis

The Condition
"...Additional symptoms include abdominal discomfort, cramping and diarrhea..."

Related Topic
"...The disease has variable clinical manifestations including diarrhea, eosinophilia, fever, myalgia and periorbital edema..."

Trichotillomania

The Condition
"...Trichobezoars can also cause foul breath, poor appetite, constipation, diarrhea, excessive gas, bowel obstruction, and even bowel perforation..."

Ulcerative Colitis

Related Topic
"Ulceration of the colon and rectum, usually long-term and characterized by rectal bleeding or blood in the stool, frequent urgent diarrhea/bowel movements each day, abdominal pain..."

Relationship to Dehydration
"Dehydration occurs in patients with severe diarrhea as seen in ulcerative colitis..."

Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
"A variety of bacterial pathogens can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, fever or abdominal pain..."

Uremia

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Some of the early signs include lethargy, mental depression, loss of appetite, and edema; later symptoms include diarrhea, anemia, convulsions, coma, and a gray-brown coloration..."

Vitamin B12 Requirement

Our Question about diarrhea
"Intermittent diarrhea can be a sign of B12 deficiency..."

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

As A Treatment
"...Niacin helps increase energy through improving food utilization and has been used beneficially for treating fatigue, irritability, and digestive disorders, such as diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion..."

Vitamin B3 Requirement

The Condition
"...It is also known to eliminate bad breath, aid in healing canker sores, and to ease some bouts of diarrhea..."

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

As A Treatment
"...If the amount you are using causes diarrhea, the dosage needs to be reduced..."

Vitamin D Requirement

The Condition
"...Signs and symptoms of osteomalacia are burning in the mouth and throat, nervousness, diarrhea, and insomnia..."

Vitamin E

As A Treatment
"...DeLiz treated an advanced case of Crohn's disease (severe ileum or colon inflammation and ulceration with bloody diarrhea), another incurable disease, with remarkable results using 16,000 IU of vitamin E daily..."

Weight Loss

As A Treatment
"...The dumping syndrome in which food moves too quickly through the small intestine can cause nausea, weakness, sweating, faintness and sometimes diarrhea after eating..."

Whipworm

Related Topic
"...Usually symptomless, heavy infections - especially in small children - can cause gastrointestinal problems (abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse) and possibly growth retardation..."

Whipworm Infection

The Condition
"...Symptoms of whipworm infection can include diarrhea, dysentery, and anemia..."

White Peony Root

As A Treatment
"...due to stagnation of the liver-qi, it is often dispensed with bupleurum root and cyperus tuber, as in Bupleurum Powder for Dispersing Liver-qi (Chaihu Shugan San); for abdominal pain and diarrhea, it can be used with white atractylodes rhizome, tangerine peel and ledebouriella root, as in Prescription of Importance for Diarrhea with Pain(Tongxie Yaofang); for dysenteric abdominal pain,..."

Yeast / Candida Infection

The Condition
"...Gastrointestinal ... Diarrhea..."

Zeolites

As A Treatment
"...making acid reflux less troublesome Improving nutrient absorption Trapping allergens in the blood and digestive tract, thus decreasing symptoms from inhaled and swallowed antigens Possibly stopping diarrhea through its absorptive action in the intestines Patients with migraine headaches frequently are aware that certain foods will trigger headache attacks, for example red wine, preserved meats..."

Zinc

As A Treatment
"...Signs of toxicity include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting..."

Zinc Requirement

The Condition
"...This results in eczematoid skin lesions, alopecia, diarrhea, and concurrent bacterial and yeast infections..."





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