How To Tell If Someone Has The Flu

Diarrhea

Diarrhea, which can be severe, often accompanies the flu alongside nausea and vomiting. For some individuals, diarrhea combined with other symptoms can be serious enough to require hospitalization. This is more likely in the very young, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Diarrhea is a condition that occurs when the body passes loose, watery stools. Not all diarrhea is a sign of the flu. The majority of individuals have two or three episodes of diarrhea each year, even if they don't have any other underlying health conditions. Some health conditions cause patients to experience diarrhea on a more regular basis, such as irritable bowel syndrome. In addition to thin and watery stools, diarrhea may be accompanied by an urgent need to have a bowel movement. There may also be a variety of uncomfortable sensations including bloating in the stomach and abdominal cramps. When the diarrhea is accompanied by a fever, it tends to indicate an infection of some kind in the body.

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