What is diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is characterized by the frequent evacuation of liquid stools, usually exceeding 300 ml, accompanied by an excessive loss of fluids and electrolytes, especially sodium and potassium. It occurs when there is excessively rapid transit of intestinal contents through the small intestine, decreased. Enzymatic digestion of foods decreased absorption of fluids and nutrients or increased secretion of fluids into the GI tract. It is important to note here that diarrhoea is a symptom and not a disease.