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Diarrhea

Q. What is the difference between diarrhea and loose stools?

A.

Diarrhea is defined as having 3 or more bowel movements per day, with stools having a water content of 80-90% or higher and appearing watery. This is different from merely having loose, unformed stools.

📝 Detailed Answer

변이 툭툭 끊어지거나 진흙처럼 나오는 건 연변(묽은 변)에 가깝습니다.

설사는 수도꼭지를 튼 것처럼 물이 나오고, 참을 수 없이 급박하게 화장실을 가야 하는 것이 특징입니다. 설사는 장이 독소를 빨리 씻어내려는 '방어 작용(독소 배출)'일 수 있습니다.

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