Patient was educated on causes of diarrhea as follows: Diarrhea occurs when the food and fluids you ingest pass too quickly or in too large an amount or both through your colon. Normally, your colon absorbs liquids from the food you eat, leaving a semisolid stool. But if the liquids from the foods you eat aren't absorbed, the result is a watery bowel movement. Several diseases and conditions can cause diarrhea. Common causes of diarrhea [...]

Patient was educated on diarrhea as follows: Diarrhea describes loose, watery stools that occur more frequently than usual. Diarrhea is something everyone experiences. Diarrhea often means more-frequent trips to the toilet and a greater volume of stool. In most cases, diarrhea signs and symptoms usually last a couple of days. But sometimes diarrhea can last for weeks. In these situations, diarrhea can be a sign of a serious disorder, such as inflammatory bowel disease, or [...]