Of course, the problem of diarrhea also often chooses the most inopportune time,too. Nearly everyone suffers from a bout with diarrhea at some time, varying from slight nuisance to real life-disrupting nightmare. Every medicine cabinet needs a remedy for this common problem. Medically, it is defined as too frequent or too loose bowel movements. It is a symptom, not a disease.
Diarrhea can be a slight bother or a warning of a serious medical condition.
Over-indulgence in fatty foods, lactose intolerance, excessive amounts of fruit or juice, and viral or bacterial infections may be common causes of diarrhea. Serious underlying medical conditions include ileitis, colitis, diabetes, malabsorption diseases, obstructions and tumors. The diarrhea actually helps remove toxins from the body. Tolerating a little unpleasantness may help your body heal itself. Unfortunately, even though much diarrhea is self-limited, the discomfort may be too much to bear for long, and there is a risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance since liquid and minerals are lost in the liquid movements.