Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a gastrointestinal condition characterized by the abnormally frequent passage of loose or watery stools, typically defined as three or more episodes within a 24-hour period Affecting individuals across all age groups, it can manifest as acute, persistent, or chronic based on symptom duration Pathophysiologically, it arises from disturbances in intestinal fluid and electrolyte transport—often categorized into secretory, osmotic, exudative, or altered motility mechanisms—due to infecti...

Diarrhea is a gastrointestinal condition characterized by the abnormally frequent passage of loose or watery stools, typically defined as three or more episodes within a 24-hour period If unmanaged, the rapid loss of water and essential electrolytes can lead to systemic complications, most notably dehydration and metabolic disturbances

Affecting individuals across all age groups, it can manifest as acute, persistent, or chronic based on symptom duration Pathophysiologically, it arises from disturbances in intestinal fluid and electrolyte transport—often categorized into secretory, osmotic, exudative, or altered motility mechanisms—due to infections, inflammatory disorders, malabsorption, medications, or functional bowel disorders

Pathophysiologically, it arises from disturbances in intestinal fluid and electrolyte transport—often categorized into secretory, osmotic, exudative, or altered motility mechanisms—due to infections, inflammatory disorders, malabsorption, medications, or functional bowel disorders

If unmanaged, the rapid loss of water and essential electrolytes can lead to systemic complications, most notably dehydration and metabolic disturbances