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Because they do not share many causes in common, it is best to consider "acute" diarrhea and "chronic" diarrhea as separate symptoms.

Acute diarrhea has an abrupt onset and replaces a previously normal bowel pattern. If you have acute diarrhea, you have probably experienced symptoms for fewer than three weeks.
Chronic diarrhea slowly develops and persists for months or years, or it causes recurring episodes of diarrhea.

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Acute diarrhea symptoms

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	Check a Symptom Diarrhea Because they do not share many causes in common, it is best to consider "acute" diarrhea and "chronic" diarrhea as separate symptoms. Acute diarrhea has an abrupt onset and replaces a previously normal bowel pattern. If you have acute diarrhea, you have probably experienced symptoms for fewer than three weeks. Chronic diarrhea slowly develops and persists for months or years, or it causes recurring episodes of diarrhea. Which type of diarrhea symptoms are you experiencing? Acute diarrhea symptoms Chronic diarrhea symptoms Related Information Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea Campylonacteriosis Celiac Disease (Non-Tropical Sprue) Chronic Pancreatitis Colorectal Cancer Crohn's Disease Diarrhea Food Poisoning Gastroenteritis In Adults Giardiasis Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Lactose Intolerance Shigellosis Traveler's Diarrhea Ulcerative Colitis Source: from the Harvard Health Publications Family Health Guide, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell. Use of this content is subject to specified Terms and Conditions and a Medical Disclaimer. Email this page \| Printer friendly \| Bookmark this page
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