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.

Mid adult man sitting on an examination table in a doctor's office talking to a male doctor

Common Causes of Blood in Diarrhea

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. C. Richard Patterson

Bloody diarrhea represents a double abnormality. Diarrhea is defined as an excessive volume of stool, while blood in stool is never normal. The responsible diseases range from relatively mild infections that typically get better with minimal treatment to conditions that may be life-threatening.