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abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference
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Recent Examples of diarrhea
Symptoms include sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain that can last three days, according to the CDC.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The Centers for Disease Control says the most common symptoms are frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloating, nausea and fatigue.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Most side effects reported with magnesium are gastrointestinal (GI), including nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
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Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
1 July 2026
May Lead to Upset Stomach Magnesium supplements can sometimes cause unwanted side effects, such as nausea or diarrhea.
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Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The Centers for Disease Control says the most common symptoms are frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloating, nausea and fatigue.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Most side effects reported with magnesium are gastrointestinal (GI), including nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
1 July 2026
May Lead to Upset Stomach Magnesium supplements can sometimes cause unwanted side effects, such as nausea or diarrhea.
—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diarrhea
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Outside, another Pom, named Armand, trots across a massive video marquee, watching over Flamingo Road like a furry patron saint of indulgence.
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Contributing Travel Editor Andrew Sessa spins the globe — and trots around it, too — to bring CNT the latest and greatest news and notes from destinations far and wide.
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The Dodgers lost a game Wednesday by six runs, 7-1 to the Athletics.
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Instead of making frantic runs for burger buns, charcoal and ice-cold drinks, Walmart+ members can have all their summer cookout essentials dropped right at their door, often the same day, with no delivery fee on eligible orders.
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diarrhea. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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