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Symptoms of Diarrhea
Diarrhea may be accompanied by * cramping, * abdominal pain, *bloating, * nausea, or an * urgent need to use the bathroom. Depending on the cause, a person may have a fever or bloody * stools.
Definitions For This Page - In Alphabetical Order
* Abdominal Pain
Pain in the stomach area or belly (the abdomen).
* Bloating
Pronounced - BLOH-ting
Bloating is to cause to swell, as with fluid, to become puffed up, a feeling of fullness in the abdomen. Bloating is usually the result of gas in the intestines and can be caused by many things, including overeating, lactose intolerance, and constipation.
* Cramping
Sharp pains that occurs when a muscle suddenly contracts - tightens up. Cramps commonly occur in the abdomen and legs. The abdomen (pronounced - AB-doh-men) is the area between the chest and the hips. Contains the stomach, * small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
* Nausea
A sick feeling or discomfort in the stomach that may or may not be followed by an urge to vomit (throw up).
* Small Intestine
The small intestine is the organ where most digestion occurs. It measures about 22 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, right after your stomach, jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum, and the ileum is the lower end of the small intestine. More about Small Intestine.
* Stools
The solid wastes that pass through the rectum as bowel movements. Stools are undigested foods, bacteria, mucus, and dead cells. Also called feces.
* Urgent
Immediate and prompt attention, immediate action!! Right now!! Hurry!!
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References:
NIH Publication No. 07-2749
March 2007
digestive.niddk.nih.gov/
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