Index Search Diarrhea Infants and Children Condition Diarrhea is described as frequent watery bowel movements.
Diarrhea can occur with abdominal pain, cramping and, in some cases, a fever.
The best way to classify diarrhea is by its frequency. The main complication of diarrhea is dehydration. Signs of dehydration include dry mouth, absence of tears, reduced urination and dark colored urine. Diarrhea can be caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, food allergies and excessive fruit juice ingestion. Most cases of diarrhea, regardless of the cause, will get better within one week.