| Diarrhea is health condition where a persons stools are
watery. Often this is a way for the body to get rid of toxins and other
problem substances in the body. In many cases of simple diarrhea, it
should not be suppressed too quickly. It may be healthier to allow your
body to flush itself clean, as long as you can support it with adequate
fluids. There are many microorganisms that can cause diarrhea, including
viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. You can pick up viruses, bacteria,
or protozoa from other people or from contaminated food and water. Food
poisoning causes diarrhea very quickly. Food
allergies and sensitivities can also cause diarrhea.
Less common causes of diarrhea include reactions to drugs, including
alcohol ,
cystic fibrosis ,
inflammatory bowel
disease ,
hepatitis ,
parasites, and
pancreatitis. An anatomical deformity. such as a fistula, or a congenital defect, such as Hirschsprung’s
disease or short bowel syndrome, can also cause diarrhea. If the diarrhea
is caused by any of these conditions, then you may require medical
attention |