Signs of diarrhea

Loose or watery stool with more frequent or sudden bowel movements. It can be acute (lasting 1-2 days), or persistent (lasting for weeks).

These are common signs of diarrhea:

• Loose or watery stools, usually more than three times a day.
• Frequent, urgent, and uncontrolled bowel movements.
• Stomach cramps and pain
• Bloating or a feeling of fullness in the stomach
• Signs of dehydration, like dry mouth, thirst or reduced need to urinate

Pay special attention to these symptoms when diarrhea worsens:

• Fever (temperature over 38℃/100.4℉)
• Discolored stool, blood or mucus in the stool
• Quick or unexplained weight loss
• Heart racing or beating irregularly
• Reduced urine output or dark-colored urine
• Lightheadedness or confusion
• Nausea and vomiting
• Unusual sensations, like numbness, twitching or even seizures
• Sudden feeling very weak or tired
• Sores or bumps in or around the anal area, or hemorrhoids

Do not hesitate to reach out to a medical professional if you are at all concerned. Any significant change in symptoms, or the sudden onset of new symptoms, should be evaluated as soon as possible by a healthcare professional.