a condition of frequent loose or watery bowel movements, often caused by infection, food intolerance, or inflammation
diarrhea results from impaired water absorption or excessive secretion in the intestinal lining
common infectious causes include bacteria such as Escherichia coli, viruses such as rotavirus, and parasites such as giardia
traditional medicine employs astringent herbs and tannin-rich plants such as blackberry leaf and psyllium for management, alongside oral rehydration