What is Diarrhea?

Diarrhea is more than three loose, liquid stools in a single day. It depletes your body of fluids and electrolytes. Diarrhea can be:

• Acute-occurring suddenly, and lasting briefly
• Chronic-long-term
• Recurring-occurring in recurrent episodes

If you lose too much fluid, you can become dehydrated . It is particularly dangerous for babies, young children, and elderly people.