what are the causes of diarrhea
Diarrhea is caused by increased secretion of fluid into the intestine, reduced absorption of fluid from the intestine or rapid passage of stool through the intestine. Symptoms associated with diarrhea include abdominal pain, especially cramping. Other symptoms depend on the cause of the diarrhea.
These substances cause excessive amounts of water to remain in the stool, leading to diarrhea. Certain foods (such as some fruits and beans) and sugar substitutes in dietetic foods, candy, and chewing gum (for example, hexitols, sorbitol, and mannitol) can cause osmotic diarrhea.
If you have watery stools more than three times a day and you're not drinking enough fluids, you could become dehydrated. That can cause serious complications if it's not treated. Usually, diarrhea is caused by a virus that infects your gut. Some people call it intestinal flu or stomach flu..