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abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference
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Symptoms of diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of the two are also part of the diagnostic criteria.6
Healthcare providers do not need to rule out other conditions before making a diagnosis of IBS if the Rome criteria are met.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
Vomiting and diarrhea in tandem can accelerate this risk.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
But for some, the venom may cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can lead to symptoms like difficulty breathing, vomiting or diarrhea, fainting and skin reactions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Asian needle ants can sting when bothered, which can lead to symptoms such as skin reactions including hives and itching; low blood pressure; swollen tongue or throat; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; dizziness or fainting; weak or rapid pulse; and wheezing or difficulty breathing, the USFS said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 June 2025
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
Vomiting and diarrhea in tandem can accelerate this risk.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
But for some, the venom may cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can lead to symptoms like difficulty breathing, vomiting or diarrhea, fainting and skin reactions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Asian needle ants can sting when bothered, which can lead to symptoms such as skin reactions including hives and itching; low blood pressure; swollen tongue or throat; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; dizziness or fainting; weak or rapid pulse; and wheezing or difficulty breathing, the USFS said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 June 2025
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diarrhea. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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