Another common cause of diarrhea is a virus; the condition called gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the digestive system, is a form of viral diarrhea, and you will have some of the same symptoms as traveler’s diarrhea, such as muscle aches, fever, and cough, as well as an upset stomach that lasts for a few days. There is usually no blood in the stools.

Acute diarrhea can also be caused by a change in medication; most often, it’s the result of taking too many laxatives. In addition, antibiotics and antacids can cause diarrhea.

If you have diarrhea, ask yourself the following questions and be sure to communicate your answers to your doctor:

1. Do I have a fever?

2. Have 1 been vomiting?

3. Do I notice any blood in the stool?

4. Have I recently started or stopping taking a medication?

5. Have I changed my diet lately?

6. Have I been spending time in a different location, especially a foreign country?

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