4 Common Diarrhea Causes—and What to Do if You Get Sick

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I know of more and more people who are beig diagnosed with ciliac disease. It is irriated by consuming wheat products, which is a major source of our food in this country. Anyone suffering with varying degrees of loose stools would do well to have this checked. There is testing available for this condition. Ignoring the problem can lead to general organ damage, I've been told.

al of TX 7:53AM April 12, 2012

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diarrhoea of FL 9:28PM September 20, 2011

I have had chronic diarrhea for a few years now. At times it is worst than others. I have very little control. I am wearing depends. I take Prevalite but not everyday. Sometimes it works and sometimes not. It, diarrhea, can happen seven times in a row, a few minutes apart, if that.
Now I am having these little perfect squares discharged with the diarrhea. There is usually only one at a time. They are covered with a tan or so mucus. I took a q-tip and pressed on one. It looked like it was full of medicine. This is so strange and I have no idea of what it is.
Do you have any idea? Thank you for your support and help.

Renee Hogue of KS 1:38AM May 07, 2011

hi im 21 years old and for so many years i"ve been having constant diarrhea and it always happens in the middle of the night and it doesnt matter what i eat whatcould it be?

jahayra of CA 11:24PM June 14, 2010

In regard to my previous Question under the above subject, I just read that vit d could cause diarrhea, which is what I probably have.In addition to taking vit d for 2 days, I also have been taking 1200 mg of Fish Oildaily for several years
. Thank Yoy

Stan of NY 2:59PM September 12, 2009

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Rkqjhmog of ND 11:30AM July 14, 2009

I have diabetes II. I take 10 ml of insulin twice a day. My problem is that after eating, I develop gas which blows out my colon with only a few minutes notice-- which usually ends up in a mess, for I have no rectal control. I am 82 years of age.
Immodium helps but the control is difficult as after many times taking the tablets it ends in constipation. My doctor is having me take a heaping teaspoon of Psyllium Hyrophilic Muciloid Fiber Therapy (compate to Metamucil) once a day. But this also gives an irregular result.
Any solutions? Thanks

Peter C. Burkhart of ID 5:58PM June 09, 2009