"We all poop, and there’s nothing wrong with getting a professional opinion," she says. That said, if you need some help understanding why this fate has befallen you, read on as Dr. Sam explains some common causes for diarrhea. Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENT...
If your baby’s poop seems watery or is filled with mucus, and they are pooping much more frequently than usual or has other symptoms, like a high temperature (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or above), this could be diarrhea. See your baby’s healthcare provider if you think your little one mi...
Bile acid malabsorption (BAM) is a condition that occurs when your intestines can't absorb bile acids properly. This results in extra bile acids in your intestines, which can cause watery diarrhea. Bile is a natural fluid your body makes in the liver. It's necessary for proper digestion. W...
Diarrhea Causes What Is Diarrhea? Most people think of diarrhea as an illness when they have more frequent, loose, watery stools. Almost everyone has it at some point. In developing countries, where illnesses that cause diarrhea are common and where health care might be less easily accessible, ...
On the flip side, diarrhea is stool that’s more loose and watery and frequent than normal. Diarrhea is likely to be caused by an infection, a food intolerance, or a side effect of certain medications like antibiotics. [4] These conditions can alternate or be persistent and include other ...
Diarrhea produces overly soft or watery poops and can be dangerous if it persists because it dehydrates and weakens the body. It might also cause your poop to be green. What does it mean when your stomach hurts and your poop is green? The causes of diarrhea and green poop vary, but oft...
If your baby's poop becomes thin, watery, or streaked with mucus—and they're pooping a lot more often than usual—they probably have diarrhea. Diarrhea can be caused by antibiotics;too much fruit juice(which isn't recommended for babies under 1); milk allergies (which are somewhat rare)...
My 4 week old is breast fed and had been having more watery poops with no grainy/seedy texture. Except tonight he pooped and along with the usual he had a blueberry sized chunk of yellowish poo in his diaper. It surprised me because I’ve never in my 5 children seen a lump in a ...
Some causes of diarrhea are contagious, such as parvovirus. Therefore, a dog can get diarrhea from another dog.What should dog poop look like?Dog poop should be a range of brown shades in color, compact and segmented (log-like shape), moist, and easily picked up....
Stool pressing on the intestinal wall also causes inflammation that may cause liquid secretion by intestinal wall tissue. This looks like watery diarrhea. In extreme cases, the stool mass may injure the intestinal wall, causing bleeding, or breaking through it (perforation). These situations can ...