Diarrhea Symptoms • Loose, watery stools • More frequent stools than normal • More urgent need to pass stool than normal • Pain or spasms in the digestive tract General Information Diarrhea is the body's response to an irritant - usually bacteria or a certain type of food - in the digestive tract. Most cases are mild and short. However, if a bout lasts more than a few days or is accompanied by severe pain, high fever, bloody stool of symptoms of dehydration (dizziness, dry mouth, dark urine) contact your doctor. Treatment may include drinking plenty of clear liquids and eating a diet of bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. Click here for more detailed information on diarrhea.