Diarrhea is an ailment where the person will have at least 3-4 water, liquid, or loose bowel movements every day. We also refer it to as loose motions. As per the Bristol Stool Chart, type 6 and type 7 stools are considered to be mild and severe diarrhea, respectively. Usually, this diarrhea lasts for some hours to even days and months. If the loose motions occur for 2-5 times a day, then it is mild diarrhea, and if it is 6-9 per day, then it is moderate diarrhea, and if the motions are more than 10 per day, then it is severe diarrhea. Home remedies for diarrhea can be treated quickly and effectively.

TOC:

• Types of Diarrhea
• Causes of Diarrhea
• Symptoms of Diarrhea
• 15 Home Remedies for Reducing Diarrhea
• Healthy Lifestyle to Prevent Diarrhea
• Foods to Eat and Avoid During Diarrhea
• When to See a Doctor?
• FAQ

Types of Diarrhea:

Diarrhea can be classified into two types.

1. Acute Diarrhea:

This is also termed as short-term diarrhea that lasts for 1-2 days, and the leading cause would be of viral infection.

2. Chronic Diarrhea:

This is long-tern diarrhea that lasts for more than 30 days, and the leading cause would be a symptom of a medical problem such as irritable bowel syndrome or celiac disease.

Causes of Diarrhea:

Diarrhea is caused due to various reasons. They are:

• Viral Infection: Viral infections are the main reason for diarrhea. In adults, the most common cause of viral diarrhea is due to Norovirus, and in children, it is caused by rotavirus.
• Bacteria: Eating contaminated food with bacteria can cause food poisoning, and this is the main reason for diarrhea.
• Parasites: Parasital diarrhea is caused due to drinking water from contaminated vessels or having a bath in the lakes of contaminated areas.
• Food Intolerance: The consumption of a particular food may cause digestive problems in some people, which may result in diarrhea. Some individuals have digestive issues in consuming dairy products, sweeteners, or sugary products resulting in diarrhea. This is termed as food intolerance.
• Medications: Side effects due to some medications can cause diarrhea.
• Surgery: Diarrhea may occur as a side effect of surgical procedures.
• Other reasons: Other reasons may be due to excessive consumption of sugar or caffeine, stress, and anxiety, use of laxatives, chemotherapy.

Symptoms of Diarrhea:

The symptoms of diarrhea are different in different persons, but the common symptoms are