If acute diarrhea lasts several days, diagnostic tests are usually not necessary. If diarrhea lasts longer than a week, is accompanied by bloody stools, fever, dehydration or severe abdomen pain — seek medical attention.
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What is Diarrhea?
Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. Having diarrhea means passing loose stools three or more times a day. Acute diarrhea usually lasts 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own. If it is lasting more than 2 days, that could be a sign of a more serious problem.
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