Causes of Watery Diarrhea
2. Symptoms
Some signs and symptoms of diarrhea include loose and watery stools, having abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, blood in the stool, mucus in the stool, fever, nausea, vomiting, bloating, urgent need to have a bowel movement, and loss of appetite. Patients should see the doctor if the diarrhea persists more than a few days, presence of severe abdominal pain, rectal pain, fever above 39C (102F), black stools, bloody stools, or dehydration.
Children dehydrate much more quickly compared to adults and should be monitored closely. Signs and symptoms of dehydration are thirst, headaches, appetite loss, confusion, decreased urine volume, seizures, tiredness, purple fingernails, and more. Parents can look for chapped lips, sunken eyes, excessive sleepiness, no tears when crying, and cold or dry skin.
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