Diarrhea
Diarrhea is described as loose stools multiple times per day or loose stools shortly after eating a meal.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is described as loose stools multiple times per day or loose stools shortly after eating a meal. It may be present alone or be associated with other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or weight loss. This may lead to significant stress on the body from nutrient depletion and lead to other symptoms of fatigue, headaches, pain, anxiety, insomnia, and hormone imbalance as well as social isolation.
Did you know?
People with diarrhea caused by certain infections can lose up to 20 litres of fluids per day.
Symptoms of Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Watery stools
- Frequent bowel movements
- Food sensitivities
- Abdominal pain prior to bowel movement
- Nausea
- Weight loss
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Diarrhea
What is causing my diarrhea?
Diarrhea can be due to food sensitivities brought on by poor diet, medication use, stress, etc leading to dysbiosis or bacterial imbalance in the GI tract as well inadequate digestion and absorption of food and increased motility of the GI tract.
What are typical treatments for diarrhea?
Typical treatments are aimed at treating the immediate symptom with medications like pepto bismol or imodium A-D. These medications will make the symptoms better with their use but do not address the cause.
How do I figure out what is causing my diarrhea?
Getting a comprehensive stool analysis will allow your practitioner to see exactly what is going on inside of your GI tract I.e. bacterial balance, digestion and absorption markers, pathogenic overgrowth, and inflammation. This will allow for a customized treatment plan to be developed based on your symptoms, history and biomarker analysis.
