What is it?

Diarrhea (loose, watery, and sometimes frequent bowel movement) is a symptom of many different conditions. It could present alone or together with other gastric symptoms and it could be either acute or chronic. Most common conditions that cause diarrhea include viruses, bacteria and parasites, medications such as antibiotics, lactose intolerance, fructose, artificial sweeteners, and diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, Chron’s, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, microscopic colitis and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).