Potential Causes of Diarrhoea

Gall Bladder Removal

Intestine Removal

Inflammation of the liver

A small collection of genetic code surrounded by a protein coat that can’t replicate alone

A major example of the above

E. Coli

An organism that lives in or on an organism of another species that could cause diarrhoea by contaminating food

An important topic to ask about when taking a history relating to the above answer

A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms

Sugar found in milk

The levels on this enzyme decrease as you age causing more older people to be lactose intolerant

A sugar found naturally in fruits and honey that can lead to diarrhoea for people who struggle digesting it

Non-absorbable sugars such as sorbitol, erythritol and mannitol that are found in chewing gum and other sugar-free products

A long-term condition where the gut becomes inflamed. The exact cause is unknown but it has been linked to genetics and a problem with the immune system. Inflammation can occur anywhere in between the mouth and anus.

Gut inflammation similar to above but is limited to just the colon and rectum.

The category of diseases the 2 above answers fall into

A condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten.