The passage of many loose, watery or unformed bowel movements. This is a symptom, not a disease.
Simple diarrhea is common among all age groups.
Loose, watery or unformed bowel movements. Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis Use of some sugar or fat substitutes Malabsorption syndromes. Food, such as prunes or beans. Excess alcohol consumption. Use of drugs, such as laxatives, antacids, antibiotics, quinine or anticancer drugs.