"What is diarrhea?
Diarrhea—loose, watery stools occurring more than three times in one day—is a common problem that usually lasts a day or two and goes away on its own without any special treatment. However, prolonged diarrhea can be a sign of other problems. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quart of stool a day.
Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which means the body lacks enough fluid to function properly. Dehydration is particularly dangerous in children and the elderly, and it must be treated promptly to avoid serious health problems. (See "What is dehydration?")
People of all ages can get diarrhea. The average adult has a bout of diarrhea about four times a year."
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/diarrhea/
2006-12-09 12:39:29
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answered by Sancira 7
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Diarrhea is thin and drizzly runs. Either brought on buy illness or to much liquid, drinking (alcohol, beer) water,etc. Illness will do it when it pushes the intestine to fast. There's more than a few things one can take to slow the process down. It isn't good to last more than a few days.
Polyps in the intestine can become inflamed irritating the bowl further creating more even bloody diarrhea (dysentery) which can be dangerous. Lesions in the lower colon, intestinal worms, etc.
It could go on and on. There's no reason for it today in a modern Country with modern aids. There is help for it.
2006-12-09 20:04:48
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answer #2
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answered by cowboydoc 7
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if u meant Diarrhea:
Diarrhea or diarrhoea (in British English) is a condition in which the sufferer has frequent watery, loose bowel movements (from the ancient Greek word διαÏÏοή = leakage; literally meaning "to run through"). Acute infectious diarrhea is a common cause of death in developing countries (particularly among infants), accounting for 5 to 8 millions deaths annually. Much of the incidence of these deaths is due to the lack of adequate safe water and lack of sewage treatment capacity; the separation of drinking water from contaminated sewage is also a major issue.
n its a water-borne disease n not a respiratory
2006-12-09 20:02:06
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answered by Axn 3
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It means you have runny stools and cant stop going to the toilet.
You have spelt it wrong as well.
2006-12-09 20:00:46
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answered by ? 2
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nothing...it isn't a word. Enjoy!
2006-12-09 20:01:22
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answered by unkle_sassage 1
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