Diarrhea Causes: Stool Signs, Electrolytes & Recovery Diet

Diarrhea causes vary from high-fat meals and soy products to infections, often leading to electrolyte imbalances. Utilizing recovery foods like canned pumpkin and avoiding triggers like beer or iron can help restore digestive health.

Diarrhea & Electrolyte Imbalance

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Chelsea Flahive, RDN, LD

Diarrhea is the second most common reported illness in the United States. Bouts of diarrhea may be acute and last only one to two days, or the condition may be chronic, lasting four weeks or more.

Chelsea Flahive is a registered dietitian nutritionist and licensed dietitian with a passion for health and wellness, weight management and disease prevention. She received a Bachelor of Science in human nutrition, foods and exercise from Virginia Tech and completed her dietetic internship through the University of Delaware. Flahive is completing a certificate of training in weight management through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.