Diarrhea is one of the most common health complaints. It can range from a mild, temporary condition to a potentially life threatening one. An infection in the intestinal tract, which can be caused by a variety of bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms.
It can be caused by a variety of bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms. Infection is spread through contaminated food or drinking-water, or from person-to-person as a result of poor hygiene.
Diarrhea is characterized by abnormally loose or watery stools. Stomach Pain, Abdominal Cramps, Bloating, Weight Loss, Fever, Body Aches and Chills are also symptoms of Diarrhea.
Mild cases of acute diarrhea may resolve without treatment. For persistent or chronic diarrhea our specialist MCh Gastrosurgeon will treat any underlying causes in addition to the symptoms of diarrhea.