diarrhea
Diarrhea is considered long-term (chronic) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4 weeks. [1]
Food poisoning is a general term that refers to gastrointestinal illnesses (usually diarrhea and/or vomiting) caused by food that is contaminated with bacteria, parasites, viruses, or toxic substances. [2]
When you have diarrhea, foods and fluid pass too quickly, or in too large an amount through your colon, and your body doesn’t absorb the fluid. [3]
Diarrhea describes bowel movements (stools) that are loose and watery. [4]
Causes of diarrhea include bacteria, viruses or parasites, certain medicines, food intolerances and diseases that affect the stomach, small intestine or colon. [5]
In fact, the diagnosis of food poisoning usually is made only presumptively, based on the individual’s symptoms and the circumstances. [2]
This can be the result of maldigestion (e.g., pancreatic disease or Coeliac disease), in which the nutrients are left in the lumen to pull in water. [6]
In one study, children with acute diarrhea who received an individualized homeopathic treatment for 5 days had diarrhea for significantly less time than children who had placebo. [3]
This occurs with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, and other severe infections such as E. coli or other forms of food poisoning. [6]
Others have diarrhea often as part of irritable bowel syndrome or other chronic diseases of the large intestine. [...] Symptoms of diarrhea can be broken down into uncomplicated (or non-serious) diarrhea and complicated diarrhea. [4]
Diarrhea is a symptom of another health issue, such as an infection or a virus. [3]
Avoid over-the-counter antidiarrhea medications unless instructed to use them by your doctor. [1]
Diarrhea can also be caused by reactions to medications (including some vitamins, minerals, and herbs) and artificial sweeteners (sorbitol and mannitol). [3]
It’s becoming clear in recent years that dietary measures are highly effective in preventing or reversing some health problems, especially chronic constipation. [4]
Sources:
[1] Diarrhea: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
[2] Information on Diarrhea Causes, Symptoms, Diet, and Treatment by …
[3] Diarrhea - University of Maryland Medical Center | Home
[4] Diarrhea Causes and Treatments
[5] Diarrhea: MedlinePlus - National Library of Medicine - National …
[6] Diarrhea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia