Bacterial infections. Several types of bacteria, consumed through contaminated food or water, can cause diarrhea. Common culprits include Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli.
Viral infections. Many viruses cause diarrhea, including rotavirus, Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and viral hepatitis.
Food intolerances. Some people are unable to digest some component of food, such as lactose, the sugar found in milk.
Parasites. Parasites can enter the body through food or water and settle in the digestive system. Parasites that cause diarrhea include Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium.
Reaction to medicines, such as antibiotics, blood pressure medications, and antacids containing magnesium.
Intestinal diseases, like inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease.
Functional bowel disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, in which the intestines do not work normally
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answered by randys_gem 3
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Read randys_gem's answer and forget the rest...if it's an inflammatory bowel disease, expect to be complaining to your doctors for at least a year before getting your diagnosis.
2006-07-19 21:14:06
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answered by Evil Wordmonger, LTD LOL 6
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if you keep your stomach get cold for a long time
if you eat a lot amount of cold food in a short period of time
if you eat a spoiled food
if you eat something that your stomach can't handle very good
and lastly...
if you drink those dietary teas..... all hell break loose :)
2006-07-19 20:40:49
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answered by Air 4
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infection/ulcers of ur stomach or intestine can cause frequent diarrhea
2006-07-19 20:37:57
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answered by El-rene 4
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several things can cause diarrhea: stress, food poisoning, virus, nausea
2006-07-19 20:41:37
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answered by gurrrly 3
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diet, stress, infection, greasy foods, a number of things, call your doctor.
2006-07-19 20:40:16
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answered by Anonymous
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food allergies.
milk is one.
you a beer drinker.?
a lot of people are allergic to barley.
2006-07-19 20:39:15
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answered by john john 5
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Unhygenic food and contaminated water. Also, dirty finger nails and dirty surroundings.
2006-07-19 20:44:58
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answered by tnkumar1 4
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Too much fruit, and juices.
2006-07-19 20:38:31
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answered by healingman2911 3
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eating
2006-07-19 20:35:54
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answered by Cherry Red 2
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