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Diarrhea<\/h1>\n

Diarrhea is defined in two ways: passing more than three bowel movements (stools) per day or having a watery stool (>300 grams). Typically, water accounts for 60-75% of stool. The water content of diarrhea exceeds this proportion.<\/p>\n

Everyone can experience diarrhea occasionally, but if it lasts longer than two weeks, it may indicate an underlying condition. Similarly, recurrent episodes of diarrhea are also significant.<\/p>\n

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There are four pathophysiological mechanisms of diarrhea:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Osmotic retention<\/strong> (inability to absorb water-soluble substances that draw water into the intestine)\n