Constipation and Diarrhea
What is Chronic Diarrhea - Diarrhea that lasts more than two weeks is considered persistent or chronic. In an otherwise healthy person, chronic diarrhea may be a nuisance problem, or, for someone who has a weak immune system, a life-threatening illness.
Constipation - Medical College of Wisconsin - Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. It is defined as having fewer bowel movements than usual, with a long or hard passing of stools..
OnHealth:Diarrhea - Diarrhea is usually defined by doctors as a significant increase in the total weight of stool passed in a single day.
Definition & Causes of Constipation - Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement.
Diarrhea - Medical College of Wisconsin - Diarrhea is the occurrence of frequent, loose, watery or unformed bowel movements.