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Diarrhea: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para diarrhea.

Que puede causar Diarrhea

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate diarrhea
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical diarrhea
5Underlying conditions such as Colitis, Hyperthyroidism, Colorectal Cancer frequently present with diarrhea as a core feature

!Sudden, severe diarrhea that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Diarrhea accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Diarrhea in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Diarrhea is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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