Diarrhea
Definition
Diarrhea is the passage of stools that are either:
- loose in consistency/
- > 3 stools per day/
- >200mg (150ml) per day
1. Acute diarrhea
Diarrhea of < 4 weeks duration.
2. Chronic diarrhea
Diarrhea of > 4 weeks duration.
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