Understanding Diarrhoea: Acute and Chronic

Acute diarrhoea has been present for less than 7 days, while chronic diarrhoea has been present for more than 2 or 3 weeks. (correct)

Acute diarrhoea is caused by bacterial infections, while chronic diarrhoea is caused by viral infections.

Acute diarrhoea resolves within 48 hours, while chronic diarrhoea persists for over a month.

Acute diarrhoea leads to severe dehydration, while chronic diarrhoea does not cause dehydration.

Dehydration and side effects of medications

IBS and alcohol abuse (correct)

Laxative abuse and bacterial infections

All of the above

Frequent passing of solid stools

Increased appetite and weight gain

Decreased thirst and low energy levels

Dehydration and nausea (correct)

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