Diarrhea may be acute and occur suddenly, or chronic and develop slowly and last for a few days.

Some of the most common causes of abdominal pain and acute or chronic diarrhea include -

1. Infection.

Diarrhea may result from a bacterial or viral infection of the stomach and bowel, which doctors call gastroenteritis.

People may get bacterial gastroenteritis by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms usually occur within a few hours or days of consuming the contaminated food.

2. Reactions to food.

Something a person has eaten or drunk can potentially cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other types of stomach problems. Symptoms typically occur for short periods and will usually go away a few hours after eating.

Diarrhea after eating may have causes including:

sudden changes in diet.

eating rich, fatty foods.

food sensitivities.

3. Indigestion and overeating.

Overeating can result in indigestion, diarrhea, and stomach ache because the digestive system struggles to deal with large amounts of food.

4. Intestinal Bowel Syndrome.

Persistent diarrhea can suggest a chronic condition, such as IBS. This condition does not damage the digestive tract but may cause symptoms including:

Diarrhea

Stomach cramps

Bloating

Gas

5. Stress.

Stress and anxiety can stimulate bowel movements, which may result in diarrhea.

Stress may also play a role in the Development of IBS or make symptoms worse.

There is a link between the brain and the gut, which may explain why stress can lead to digestive problems.

For example, occupational stress may stimulate the gastric response.

People can reduce stress by trying:

Meditation and mindfulness.

regular exercise.

deep breathing techniques.

art or music therapy.

Sources - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323852#causes

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