Overview and General Information about Diarrhea

Posted Date: 23-Mar-2011	Category: Gastroenterology	Rating:
Author: Dr. Apurva Tamhane	Member Level: Gold	Points: 10

This resource is a overview informational article about diarrhea.

What is diarrhea?

Diarrhea is an increase in stool frequency or decreased form of stool (more loosening of stools). Although the change in stool frequency and loose stools can vary independently, often changed in both.

Diarrhea must be distinguished from the other four conditions. Although these conditions may accompany diarrhea, often have different causes and treatments of diarrhea. These other conditions are as follows:

1. and stool incontinence, which is the inability to control (delay) in the gut until the appropriate time, for example, until the toilet can be obtained

2. rectal urgency, which is a sudden need to have a bowel movement is so strong that, if the toilet is not immediately available, there is no incontinence

3. incomplete evacuation, which is a feeling that a bowel movement is necessary, not just the intestine, but it is still difficult to pass stools for the second time

4. stool immediately after a meal

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