references
  
      Maria T. Abreu, MD, director, Crohn’s and Colitis Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Florida
    
      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Diarrhea”
    
      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Diarrhea Treatment”
    
      Mayo Clinic: “Diarrhea”
    
      Mayo Clinic: “Dehydration”

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.

If you have diarrhea, take a break from working out until you feel better.

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Image Credit: Rattankun Thongbun/iStock/GettyImages

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      Maria T. Abreu, MD, director, Crohn’s and Colitis Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Florida
    
      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Diarrhea”
    
      National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Diarrhea Treatment”
    
      Mayo Clinic: “Diarrhea”
    
      Mayo Clinic: “Dehydration”