In the U.S., approximately 179 million cases of acute diarrhea occur annually. Acute diarrhea is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the passage of loose, watery stools three or more times per day.
Acute Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose, watery stools (bowel movements). You have diarrhea if you have loose stools three or more times in one day. Diarrhea lasting more than a few days may be a sign of a more serious problem.