Diarrhea at night

Diarrhea at night

If you wake up due to an upset stomach.

In this article, we will tell you about diarrhea, the symptoms of which you remember at night and do not allow you to sleep peacefully. Nocturnal diarrhea occurs for a number of reasons and can last for one or two days, although sometimes it can last for a whole month.

Typical symptoms are:

• Thin, liquid, watery stools;
• A sudden urge to defecate;
• Bloating;
• Abdominal pain;
• Nausea;
• Fever or chills;
• Blood or mucus in the stool.

Acute diarrhea is a cause of dehydration and a sign of exhaustion and exhaustion of the body, therefore, if the condition does not improve, you should definitely consult a clinic.

Nighttime diarrhea can be caused by:

• Viral or bacterial infection;
• Food poisoning;
• Food allergy or intolerance;
• Side effect of medication (common during antibiotic therapy).

If you have persistent or chronic nocturnal diarrhea, you should consider the following conditions:

• Secretory diarrhea;
• Irritable bowel syndrome;
• Irritable bowel disease;
• Microscopic colitis;
• Diabetes.

You should see a doctor if you have these symptoms:

• Dehydration;
• Blood or pus in your stool;
• High fever that has lasted for several days;
• Abdominal pain;
• Diarrhea that has lasted for several days.

 

 

 

Source:  

https://www.verywellhealth.com/nocturnal-diarrhea-5222246