There are many causes of diarrhea, although most are caused by infections acquired through food poisoning. In children the most common cause of diarrhea is virus. They also result in intestinal diarrheal diseases (such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease) and pancreatic insufficiency.
Anxiety and stressful situations can cause diarrhea in some people. Certain medications (especially antibiotics) cause diarrhea as a side effect. Although the fundamental fact is the increased number of bowel movements and decreasing consistency, not infrequently associated with other symptoms such as fever, food intolerance with nausea and vomiting and stomach aches.
In most cases of infectious diarrhea, if the patient's condition is not serious, it requires examination to confirm the diagnosis. History of poor food consumption or the involvement of several person who had participated in one meal is commonly used to do to help the diagnosis. When the most likely cause is not contagious, it is required further examination of the colon and pancreas to determine the origin of diarrhea.
