Abnormal defecation frequency

Defecation frequency is abnormally manifested as diarrhea. Normal people usually defecate once a day, and some individuals defecate 2 to 3 times a day or once every 2 to 3 days. The characteristics of feces are normal. The average weight of feces excreted daily is 150-200g, and the water content is 60% to 75%. . Diarrhea is a common symptom, which means that the frequency of defecation significantly exceeds the frequency of daily habits, thin stools, increased water content, daily defecation volume exceeds 200g, or contains undigested food or pus blood, mucus. Diarrhea is often accompanied by urgency to defecate, anal discomfort, and incontinence. There are two types of diarrhea: acute and chronic. The onset of acute diarrhea is rapid, and the course of disease is within 2 to 3 weeks. Chronic diarrhea refers to recurrent diarrhea with a course of more than two months or an interval of 2 to 4 weeks.

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