Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is a common condition in which a person passes loose, watery stools multiple times a day. It is caused by a variety of factors including infection, food intolerance, and medications. Diarrhoea can be dangerous if not treated as it can lead to dehydration, increase in salt and mineral loss, and malnutrition…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 46× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Diarrhoea is a common condition in which a person passes loose, watery stools multiple times a day. It is caused by a variety of factors including infection, food intolerance, and medications. Diarrhoea can be dangerous if not treated as it can lead to dehydration, increase in salt and mineral loss, and malnutrition. Diarrhoea is treated with fluids, electrolytes, and other medications to help prevent dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies. Treatment of diarrhoea is important to prevent further health complications and ensure speedy recovery.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 46 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Diarrhoea, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Air and Water Borne Diseases.

Journal editorial board
Maria Cielo Rodrigues Sousa · Portugal

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