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(September 1997) . \"Stool form scale as a useful guide to intestinal transit time\". Scand J Gastroenterol. 32 (9): 920–4.  \nRubin G, Dale. Chronic constipation in children. BMJ. 2006;  \n333 :1051 .  \nCarlos CC, Saniel MC, Etiology and Epidemiology of Diarrhea. Phil J Microbiol Infect Dis. 1990; 19(2):51-53.  \nDuPont HL. Persistent Diarrhea A Clinical Review. JAMA. 2016;315(24):2712–2723. doi:10 . 1001/jama.2016.7833  \nLeung DT, Chisti MJ, Pavia AT. Prevention and Control of Childhood Pneumonia and Diarrhea. Ped Clin. 2016; 63(1):67- 79. Doi: 10. 1016/j. pcl.2015.08.003  \nLacy BE. Diagnosis and treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. International Journal of General Medicine. 2016;9:7-17. doi:10 . 2147/IJGM.S93698 .  \nThe content in this brochure is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you  \nYour Safety and Service Experience Are Important To Us!  \nLaboratory Patient Safety Tips:  \nDiarrhea  \n&  \nStool Testing  \nWhat is diarrhea?  \n• Diarrhea is loose, mushy, semi-liquid or liquid stools (bowel movements) . You have diarrhea if you have these types of stools three or more times in less than 24 hours.  \n• Acute diarrhea is diarrhea that lasts a short time (usually one or two days but may last longer) . Chronic or persistent diarrhea usually lasts 14 days or more.  \n• Acute diarrhea lasting more than a few days may be a sign of a more serious problem.  \nStephen Lewis, MD and Ken Heaton, MD, from the Bristol Royal Infirmary, developed the original chart and stool type definitions from a 1997 study with the help of 66 volunteers.  \nWhat other symptoms might I have with What causes diarrhea?  \ndiarrhea?  \nThe most common cause of acute diarrhea is a virus that  \nOther common symptoms that occur with diarrhea infects your stomach. This type of infection is usually  \nmay include: short term and resolves by itself. Other causes include  \n• Cramps or pain in the abdomen but are not limited to:  \n• Urgent need to use the bathroom • Infections (bacteria, parasites, and fungus)  \n• Loss of bowel control • Problems with immune system or diseases that If a virus or bacteria is the cause of your diarrhea, you affect the stomach, small intestine or colon (i.e. may also have fever, chills and bloody stools. Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, Whipple’s disease)  \n• Foods (i.e. allergies, intolerances, artificial Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which means that your sweeteners)  \nbody does not have enough fluid to work properly.  \nDehydration can be serious, especially in children, older • Medications (i.e. laxatives, antibiotics,  \nadults, and people with weakened immune systems. chemotherapy, heartburn treatments, diabetic  \ntreatments, ibuprofen, thyroid treatments, heart disease treatment","cbCaifKWw1TZHsVm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifKWw1TZHsVm","pdf",498546,"English","# Laboratory Patient Safety Tips\n## Diarrhea & Stool Testing\n## What is diarrhea?\n## What causes diarrhea?\n## When should I see a doctor for diarrhea?\n## What if my doctor orders stool testing?","[{\"question\":\"How is diarrhea defined in the brochure?\",\"answer\":\"Diarrhea is described as loose, mushy, semi-liquid or liquid stools. 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