Your bowel movement is reflective of your overall health. How often you go to the bathroom, the consistency of your stool, and even the appearance of your stool can offer a closer look at your gut health and hint at underlying medical conditions. When you feel sick, a sudden change in appetite and bowel movement is often the first notable change in your body.
Diarrhea happens when stool becomes watery and loose. A person suffering from diarrhea also notices that they have to go to the bathroom more often than they’re used to. It’s also nearly impossible to ignore the urge to go to the bathroom when you have diarrhea, and the discomfort is often accompanied by abdominal pain and cramps.
A healthy bowel movement, as described in the Bristol Stool Chart, is smooth and soft. Passing a healthy stool should not be a painful ordeal. On the other hand, a person with diarrhea will have a mushy stool. They will also feel the need to empty their bowels numerous times a day and still feel unsatisfied.
What Causes Diarrhea?
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