Diarrhea: Common Symptoms
You may have diarrhea if you are experiencing the following symptoms:
- Abdominal cramps
- Abdominal pain
- Bloody stools
- Dehydration
- Fever
- Frequent, loose stools
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sense of urgency regarding the need to use the bathroom
Diagnosis
The following tests and procedures may help you find out what is causing diarrhea:
- Online Self-assessments – Self-assessments, such as the Candidiasis Self-assessment and the Magnesium Assessment, can help you determine some of the root cause(s) of your chronic conditions. Learn more about Self-assessments.
- Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis – An analysis of the stool is recommended for chronic diarrhea to look for parasites that may be causing the condition.3
- Fasting tests – Suspect foods are eliminated from the diet to see if the diarrhea stops.1
- Sigmoidoscopy – A special instrument is used to examine the lower part of the colon and rectum.1
- Colonoscopy – A special instrument is used to examine the entire colon to determine illness.1
Additional Information about Diarrhea
- Diarrhea Overview
- Common causes of diarrhea
- Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for diarrhea
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of diarrhea
- Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of diarrhea
- Cited Sources and Additional Reading for diarrhea
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