Diarrhea Diarrhea is a common sign of a gastrointestinal infection. Diarrhea usually is preceded by abdominal gas and cramping. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend medication. Other causes of diarrhea can be traced to medications such as antibiotics and drugs used to treat high blood pressure and arthritis.
Nervous tension is another culprit that stimulates the digestive system.
You experience severe abdominal pain with diarrhea. Diarrhea continues for more than 48 hours after following Home Care procedures. You experience diarrhea that comes and goes for more than one week. You have begun to take a new medication. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids such as water and preferably electrolyte solutions found in popular sports drinks.