Is It Normal to Have Diarrhea Every Day?
In this video, gastroenterologist Anthony Starpoli, MD, explains possible causes of chronic diarrhea.
Most people associate diarrhea with things like food poisoning, infections, or the “stomach flu,” which typically cause symptoms for just a few days. That’s called acute diarrhea, and it usually goes away on its own.
But for some people, diarrhea is — unfortunately — a regular part of their lives. “Chronic diarrhea is defined as having loose stools or very frequent stools for more than two weeks,” says Anthony Starpoli, MD, gastroenterologist in New York City. Although common, chronic diarrhea is definitely not normal and is a sign of a problem. In this video, learn the conditions that could cause chronic diarrhea.
- Anthony Starpoli, MDDr. Starpoli is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health, Mt. Sinai-Beth Israel Medical Center, and NYU Langone Medical Center.
References
MedlinePlus. (2016). Diarrhea.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2016). Symptoms & causes of diarrhea.