What is the diarrhea? This condition is a discharge where one passes watery and loose stools. This is not contagious and far from serious if this is the only core problem. Commonly, this credible experienced one to two times in a year and can lasts for a few days, 3 days max. This problem alone is fairly easy to treat unless it is a symptom of an underlying chronic disease in the intestines, which can be serious and life-threatening. Such is the case of cancer or diabetes. What causes it? This bowel problem is caused by a virus that has penetrated in the intestines. This virus causes infection that can persist for about 2 days. This condition can also be called "stomach flu'. In some cases, this can also be caused by the invasion of bacteria. This happens when you eat spoiled food. It may also be caused by the body's reaction to specific foods, medications, allergic reactions, too much use of laxatives and alcohol abuse. In more serious cases, this can...