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Wat is considered diarrhea?is having type 6 stool just once a week, for every other week with the urge to poop+abdominal pain considered diarrhea?
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# and size det. sev.: Diarrhea is described as an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the consistency of stools that causes the discharge of watery, loose stools. The severity of diarrhea is determined by the size and number of stools passed within a period of time. SEVERE Diarrhea->10 stools/day.--- MODERATE Diarrhea 4-9 stools/day, but less than 10/day.--MILD Diarrhea few stools /day
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