Loose, watery stools that occur more frequently than usual.
Diarrhoea is usually caused by a virus, or sometimes, contaminated food. Less frequently, it can be a sign of another disorder, such as inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
COMMON CAUSES
Diarrhoea can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include a liquid diet, food intolerance, stress, anxiety or use of laxatives.
Symptoms of diarrhoea
abdominal cramps.
abdominal pains.
urgency to go to the toilet.
frequent passing of loose, watery faeces.
nausea.
vomiting.
