What Do You Know About Diarrhea?
Anyone can get diarrhea. In fact, millions of Americans have bouts with it every year. Diarrhea means loose, watery stools occurring more than 3 times in 1 day. Most cases last 1 or 2 days and need no treatment. Find out more about this common digestive problem by taking this quiz.
2. Which of these diseases is linked with chronic diarrhea?
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Celiac disease is a digestive disease caused by the body's abnormal response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. In people with celiac disease, the gluten causes a loss of the villi, the finger-like projections in the intestine that absorb nutrients and fluids. This leads to chronic diarrhea, gas, and other digestive problems. Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder that interferes with the function of the large intestine (colon). Diarrhea is one symptom of IBS; others include belly (abdominal) pain, bloating, and constipation. Diabetes can also cause constipation or diarrhea.
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