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Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Diarrhea) that could possibly cause Diarrhea includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Diarrhea that are listed by the Diseases Database:
To research the causes of Diarrhea, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Diarrhea:
Causes of Types of Diarrhea: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Diarrhea:
Causes of Broader Categories of Diarrhea: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Diarrhea as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Diarrhea. Our database lists the following as having Diarrhea as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Diarrhea as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Diarrhea. Our database lists the following as having Diarrhea as a symptom of that condition:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Diarrhea as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 2686 medications causing Diarrhea
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Diarrhea as a symptom.
The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 1681 drug interactions causing Diarrhea
Causes: Diarrhea:
Causes include viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections; food
intolerance; reactions to medicine; intestinal diseases; and functional
bowel disorders.
(Source: excerpt from Diarrhea: NIDDK)
Article excerpts about the
causes of Diarrhea:
Diarrhea may be caused by a temporary problem,
like an infection, or a chronic problem, like an intestinal disease. A few
of the more common causes of diarrhea are
Some people develop diarrhea after stomach surgery or removal of the gallbladder. The reason may be a change in how quickly food moves through the digestive system after stomach surgery or an increase in bile in the colon that can occur after gallbladder surgery.
In many cases, the cause of diarrhea cannot be found. As long as diarrhea goes away on its own, an extensive search for the cause is not usually necessary.
People who visit foreign countries are at risk for traveler's diarrhea, which is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or, sometimes, parasites. Traveler's diarrhea is a particular problem for people visiting developing countries. Visitors to the United States, Canada, most European countries, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand do not face much risk for traveler's diarrhea. (Source: excerpt from Diarrhea: NIDDK)
The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Diarrhea:
The following are statistics from various sources about the causes of Diarrhea:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Diarrhea may be found in:
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