What symptoms should you see a doctor for?
When using the toilet, you naturally expect brown stools, and it is quite normal to feel scared or uncomfortable when you see feces of a different color.
If you have diarrhea and it is red, you are probably wondering why - this article will provide you with detailed information on this topic.
Common signs of diarrhea include:
- Three or more bowel movements a day;
- Abdominal cramps;
- Abdominal pain;
- Fatigue;
- Dizziness due to fluid loss;
- Fever.
The color of your stool may change naturally due to red or colored foods or drinks (wine, fruit juice, red candy, etc.).
You may have red diarrhea for the following reasons:
- Rotavirus;
- Gastrointestinal bleeding;
- Escherichia coli infection;
- Anal fissures;
- Side effects of medications.
Risk factors for diarrhea include:
- Poor personal hygiene, such as not washing your hands with soap;
- Diabetes;
- Irritable bowel disease;
- Eating large amounts of food (overeating);
- Too much fiber in your diet;
- Drinking poor-quality water.
Red diarrhea is not always serious, but it is dangerous and you should immediately seek medical attention if your stool is this color due to blood.
Seek immediate medical attention if your red diarrhea is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Fatigue;
- Dizziness;
- Gastrointestinal discomfort;
- Trouble breathing;
- Disorientation;
- Fainting;
- High fever;
- Severe abdominal pain;
- Vomiting blood or black stools.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/red-diarrhea
