Diarrhea is loose, watery stool that is accompanied by bloating and abdominal cramps. The bowels may not be under the patient’s control, and sometimes the diarrhea is accompanied by fever and nausea. The diarrhea of cystic fibrosis is a result of the secretions interfering with the normal action of the pancreas. The enzymes produced by the pancreas can’t reach the patient’s intestines because of blockages. These enzymes help the body absorb proteins and fats. Without them, the patient is subject to diarrhea as well as stool that is especially bad-smelling, greasy and bulky.Next
