Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day.
Also called: Diarrhea, Diarrhoea, Watery stool.
Conditions associated with diarrhea
The following conditions have been associated with diarrhea in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Acute adrenal insufficiency
Acute adrenal insufficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute liver failure
Acute liver failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute radiation syndrome
Acute radiation syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Addison disease
Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 7
Any Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the IFIH1 gene....
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
American trypanosomiasis
American trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
Arginine vasopressin deficiency
Arginine vasopressin deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Argininosuccinic aciduria
Argininosuccinic aciduria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Avian influenza
Avian influenza is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bartter disease type 1
Bartter disease type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bartter disease type 2
Any Bartter syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the KCNJ1 gene....
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Botulism
Botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Boutonneuse fever
Boutonneuse fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome
CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Carney triad
Carney triad is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cholera
Cholera is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chronic graft versus host disease
Chronic graft versus host disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Citrullinemia type II
Citrullinemia type II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Classic galactosemia
Classic galactosemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome type 1
Cockayne syndrome type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cold agglutinin disease
Cold agglutinin disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital hyperinsulinism due to HNF4A deficiency
Congenital hyperinsulinism due to HNF4A deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Coproporphyria
Coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare gastrointestinal (GI) polyposis syndrome characterized by the associ...
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Tests providers may use to investigate diarrhea
When investigating diarrhea, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Calcium
Measures calcium levels to evaluate bone, kidney, and parathyroid health....
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Celiac Disease Antibody Test
Our Celiac Disease Antibody Screening Test screens for the presence of Tissue Transglutaminase antibody (IgG, ...
Celiac Disease Panel
Screens for markers of celiac disease including tTG-IgA....
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fecal Calprotectin
Helps distinguish inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome....
Free T3
Measures triiodothyronine, a thyroid hormone involved in metabolism....
Free T4
Measures the active form of thyroxine to help evaluate thyroid function....
Gastrointestinal Health Tests
Fast, easy and affordable gastrointestinal lab tests-- no insurance or a doctor's referral needed. Simply orde...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside diarrhea
Bloating
A feeling of fullness, pressure, or swelling in the abdomen, often related to gas, digestion, or fluid retenti...
Bulging Eyes
Protrusion of the eyes, most commonly associated with Graves disease and thyroid eye disease....
Dehydration
A lack of sufficient body fluid, causing thirst, dry mouth, dark urine, and fatigue....
Excess Gas
The passage of gas from the digestive tract, which can be related to diet, digestion, or IBS....
Excessive Sweating
Sweating more than is needed to regulate body temperature, which can accompany fever, anxiety, hypoglycemia, o...
Irritability
Easily annoyed or frustrated mood, which can be caused by stress, sleep problems, hormonal changes, or mood di...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if diarrhea is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom diarrhea mean?
Diarrhea is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day.
Which conditions are associated with diarrhea?
Diarrhea has been reported in association with 185 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria, Acute adrenal insufficiency, Acute intermittent porphyria, Acute liver failure, Acute radiation syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about diarrhea?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.