Like norovirus, or the "stomach flu," rotavirus causes similar symptoms.

Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Key Takeaways Diarrhea and fever can be caused by food poisoning, viruses, or bacteria, and they usually go away on their own in a few days.Drinking small, frequent ...

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Diarrhea is a common symptom of various medical conditions. It involves having loose, watery stools three or more times per day. Acute, or short-term, diarrhea usually lasts for a couple of days.

Diarrhea is one of the most common side effects of taking antibiotics, though it tends to be mild. Sometimes, antibiotics can cause bacterial infection with Clostrioides difficile (C.diff), leading to ...