diarrhoea

Example Sentences

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The most noticeable symptom of colorectal cancer is changes in bowel movements -- such as diarrhoea or constipation.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Steel says signs that something may be wrong with your gut can include persistent constipation, diarrhoea, excessive gas or ongoing abdominal pain.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

"Taking a few simple precautions against traveller's diarrhoea and food poisoning can make all the difference," Dr Gauri Godbole, the UKHSA's deputy director for gastrointestinal infections and food safety, said.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Shigella and salmonella are both bacterial infections that affect the gut and can cause symptoms including diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

A journey to the upstairs lavatory automatically classed you as a diarrhoea victim, and a dose of thick white liquid would immediately be forced down your throat by the Matron.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl