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Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic(long-term) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4 weeks.Stools- watery; Frequent bowel movements; Loose bowel movements.D...
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The most common cause of diarrhea is viral gastroenteritis, a mild viral infection that goes away on its own within a...
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