What Is Green Diarrhea Symptom Of?
What Is It?
Diarrhea is more frequent and more liquid bowel movements than normal. There are many causes, but diarrhea often is caused by an infection with bacteria, viruses or a parasite. Bacteria cause diarrhea either by invading the intestine or by producing a toxin that makes the intestine secrete more water. Food poisoning is caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with a parasite or bacterium, or the toxin produced by bacteria. Other causes of acute diarrhea include medication,...
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