Q. What type of diarrhea do I have? (acute vs. chronic)
Diarrhea that resolves within two weeks is 'acute diarrhea,' typically caused by bacterial or viral infection or food poisoning, whereas if it persists for more than four weeks, it is 'chronic diarrhea,' which can include conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease.
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