Stomach - Abdomen

Patient Education > Stomach - Abdomen

Gastrointestinal (GI) infections usually cause diarrhea - frequent and watery bowel movements. Viruses, bacteria, or parasites can all cause diarrheal infections, which means that a person can exhibit a variety of symptoms. Symptoms usually start with crampy, abdominal pain followed by diarrhea. This usually lasts a few days but can last longer in some cases.