Definitions for Diarrhea
ˌdaɪ əˈri ədi·ar·rhea

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diarrhea, diarrhoea, looseness of the bowels, loosenessnoun

   frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor

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1. diarrheanoun

   A condition in which the sufferer has frequent and watery bowel movements.

2. diarrheanoun

   The watery excrement that comes from said bowel movements.

3. Etymology: From διάρροια, from διά + ῥέω.

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1. Diarrhea

   Diarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea, is the condition of having at least three loose, liquid, or watery bowel movements each day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. Signs of dehydration often begin with loss of the normal stretchiness of the skin and irritable behaviour. This can progress to decreased urination, loss of skin color, a fast heart rate, and a decrease in responsiveness as it becomes more severe. Loose but non-watery stools in babies who are exclusively breastfed, however, are normal.The most common cause is an infection of the intestines due to either a virus, bacterium, or parasite—a condition also known as gastroenteritis. These infections are often acquired from food or water that has been contaminated by feces, or directly from another person who is infected. The three types of diarrhea are: short duration watery diarrhea, short duration bloody diarrhea, and persistent diarrhea (lasting more than two weeks, which can be either watery or bloody). The short duration watery diarrhea may be due to cholera, although this is rare in the developed world. If blood is present, it is also known as dysentery. A number of non-infectious causes can result in diarrhea. These include lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis, hyperthyroidism, bile acid diarrhea, and a number of medications. In most cases, stool cultures to confirm the exact cause are not required.Diarrhea can be prevented by improved sanitation, clean drinking water, and hand washing with soap. Breastfeeding for at least six months and vaccination against rotavirus is also recommended. Oral rehydration solution (ORS)—clean water with modest amounts of salts and sugar—is the treatment of choice. Zinc tablets are also recommended. These treatments have been estimated to have saved 50 million children in the past 25 years. When people have diarrhea it is recommended that they continue to eat healthy food and babies continue to be breastfed. If commercial ORS is not available, homemade solutions may be used. In those with severe dehydration, intravenous fluids may be required. Most cases, however, can be managed well with fluids by mouth. Antibiotics, while rarely used, may be recommended in a few cases such as those who have bloody diarrhea and a high fever, those with severe diarrhea following travelling, and those who grow specific bacteria or parasites in their stool. Loperamide may help decrease the number of bowel movements but is not recommended in those with severe disease.About 1.7 to 5 billion cases of diarrhea occur per year. It is most common in developing countries, where young children get diarrhea on average three times a year. Total deaths from diarrhea are estimated at 1.53 million in 2019—down from 2.9 million in 1990. In 2012, it was the second most common cause of deaths in children younger than five (0.76 million or 11%). Frequent episodes of diarrhea are also a common cause of malnutrition and the most common cause in those younger than five years of age. Other long term problems that can result include stunted growth and poor intellectual development.

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1. diarrhea

   Diarrhea is a digestive condition characterized by frequent and watery bowel movements, often accompanied by stomach pains, cramping, bloating, nausea, and an urgent need to use the bathroom. It's typically caused by an infection, food intolerance, or certain medications, and while it usually lasts a few days, persistent diarrhea can lead to dehydration or may be a sign of a more serious health condition.

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1. Diarrheanoun

   alt. of Diarrhoea

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1. Diarrhea

   Diarrhea is the condition of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day. The most common cause is gastroenteritis. Oral rehydration solutions with modest amounts of salts and zinc tablets are the treatment of choice and have been estimated to have saved 50 million children in the past 25 years. In cases where ORS is not available, homemade solutions are often used. It is a common cause of death in developing countries and the second most common cause of infant deaths worldwide. The loss of fluids through diarrhea can cause dehydration and electrolyte disturbances such as potassium deficiency or other salt imbalances. In 2009 diarrhea was estimated to have caused 1.1 million deaths in people aged 5 and over and 1.5 million deaths in children under the age of 5.

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1. Diarrhea

   An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency is related to the ratio of water-holding capacity of insoluble solids to total water, rather than the amount of water present. Diarrhea is not hyperdefecation or increased fecal weight.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Diarrhea in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Diarrhea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Diarrhea in a Sentence

1. Scott Sullivan:

   It can get worse and worse over time. ... It can cause bowel problems, diarrhea, and cramping, probably no more than 5-10% develop into chronic pain. It's a small group -- but those people really do suffer.

2. Jeanine Masika:

   It's like suffering from all the diseases of Congo at the same time, i felt bad all over my body: headache, stomach ache, diarrhea, vomiting, tiredness.

3. Kristine Arthur:

   Sugar tends to pull fluid out of the GI tract, which can lead to loose, watery stools and diarrhea.

4. Kilian Jornet:

   I needed to stop and eat and have diarrhea, but it was fun and always beautiful with great views.

5. Pam Peeke:

   If your body no longer takes in high volumes of fat or sugar, then one day out of the blue you dump a load of fat and sugar in your body, physiologically your gastrointestinal tract will react, your gut enzymes as well as bile have to go into overdrive, as they have been quiescent. This is a hardship on the body and trust me, you'll pay for it with diarrhea, upset stomach, and bloating.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Diarrhea
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diarrhea
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diarrhea
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diarrhea
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Diarrhea
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Diarrhea