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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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Chronic diarrhea and/or constipation are reasons to seek care from a healthcare provider.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea constitute the body’s first line of defense against cerberin ingestion.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2025
Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea constitute the body’s first line of defense against cerberin ingestion.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2025
Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diarrhea. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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