Signs and symptoms associated with diarrhea may include:
* Abdominal cramps
* Abdominal pain
* Blood in the stool
* Bloating
* Fever
* Frequent, loose, watery stools
In addition, other signs and symptoms such as nausea and vomiting may follow diarrhea due to an infection. Other causes of bloody stools include bacterial or parasitic. If you are an adult, see your doctor if you have one or more of following conditions:
- Diarrhea remains more than three days
- Dehydration as evidenced by dry mouth or skin, excessive thirst, little or no urination or dark-colored urine, severe weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness
- Severe abdominal or rectal pain
- Bloody or black stools
- Fever of 102 F (39 C) or more, indications of dehydration even after drinking plenty of liquids
