Synonyms of diarrhea

diarrhea

noun

ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə 

as in trots

abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools

I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trots
• runs
• dysentery
• turista
• Delhi belly
• shigellosis
• flux
• Montezuma's revenge
• scour(s)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diarrhea

Rather, the couple’s beloved dog, Lena, was up all night with a nasty case of diarrhea. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026

Symptoms included diarrhea that could be bloody or watery and stomach cramps that could be severe, the agency said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Normally, the malnutrition and diarrhea that weakened his tiny frame would have been treated within a few days, but nothing is normal in Yemen anymore. — Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Signs of severe symptoms include bloody diarrhea, fevers over 102 degrees or frequent vomiting that prevents hydration, according to the CDC. — Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026