Diarrhea
Infections of the bowel or intestines can cause loose, watery stools along with the need to visit the bathroom frequently. It can last for a few days and does not always require medication. People with inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome may also have this issue consistently.
However, if you don’t have any bowel disease and experience persistent diarrhea, it could be a sign of colon cancer. The etiology of cancer of the colon indicates that more than 1 in 5 people with colon cancer will experience diarrhea as a symptom.