What is Diarrhea?
Most healthy individuals open their bowels from three times per day to three times per week. Because the small intestine and colon are so effective at absorbing nutrients, liquid, and salts from the contents of the gut, normal feces are typically solid.
When these processes are hampered, such as when bacteria or viruses harm the gut lining or when an excessive amount of fluid, such as water, is secreted into the colon and overwhelms the gut's capacity to reabsorb this fluid and salts, diarrhea results. More frequent bowel movements occur, and the stools become loose and watery. Additionally, diarrhea can be a sign of certain digestive tract illnesses. Acute, chronic, or persistent diarrhea are all possible: a frequent issue, acute diarrhea, lasts typically 1–2 days before clearing up on its own. However, diarrhea that persists for more than a few days or weeks is usually a sign of another issue, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a more severe condition like persistent infection, celiac disease, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).