Chronic diarrhoea is loose stools that last for at least two weeks. Three or more loose stools per day is usual.
Chronic diarrhoea can have a substantial impact in your quality of life and overall health.

Causes of chronic diarrhoea

Common causes of chronic diarrhoea are:

• Infections – These include bacterial, viral and parasitic infections,
  including amoebae, giardiat, difficile, worms and HIV infections.
• Irritable bowel syndrome, patients complaining of diarrhoea,
  bloating, abdominal cramps.
• Ulcerative-colitis (U.C.) This is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

Diagnosis of chronic diarrhoea

Stool test, blood test, and colonoscopy will be advised by the doctor.

Treatment of chronic diarrhoea

Treatment is aimed at correcting the cause of diarrhoea, firming up loose stools and dealing with any complication of diarrhoea.
Fluids and antidiarrhoea medicines, antibiotics, antispasmodic, may be prescribed by your doctor