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==Overview==
==Overview==
Symptoms include [[loss of appetite]], [[lethargy]], [[fever]], explosive [[diarrhea]], loose or watery stool, stomach cramps, upset stomach, projectile [[vomiting]] (uncommon), bloating, and [[flatulence]]. Symptoms typically begin 1–2 weeks after infection and may wane and reappear cyclically.  Symptoms are caused largely by the thick coating of ''[[Giardia]]'' organisms coating the inside of the [[small intestine]] and blocking nutrient absorption.  Most people are asymptomatic; only about a third of infected people exhibit symptoms.
Symptoms of acute giardiasis include [[diarrhea|watery diarrhea]], [[steatorrhea]], [[bloating]],[[abdominal pain]], [[indigestion]], [[flatulence]], and [[vomiting]].  Symptoms of chronic giardiasis include [[anorexia]], [[weight loss]], [[malaise]], and [[failure to thrive]]. Less common symptoms of giardiasis include [[fever|low-grade, intermittent fever]], [[allergy history and symptoms|symptoms of allergic reaction]], and neurologic symptoms ([[neurasthenia]], [[sleep disorder]], [[depression]]).


==Symptoms==
==Symptoms==
[[Giardia lamblia|''Giardia'']] [[Infection|infection]] can cause a variety of intestinal symptoms, which include:
Symptoms of acute giardiasis include the following:
 
===Common Symptoms===
*[[Diarrhea|Watery diarrhea]]
*[[Bloating]]
*[[Abdominal pain]]
*[[Indigestion]]
*[[Flatulence]]
*Malodorous, greasy stools that float and are difficult to flush ([[steatorrhea]])
*[[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]]
*[[Headache]]
*[[Anorexia]] (chronic infection)
*[[Weight loss]] (chronic infection)
*[[Malaise]] (chronic infection)
*[[Failure to thrive]] (chronic infection)
 
===Less Common Symptoms===
*[[Fever|Intermittent fever]]
*[[Allergy history and symptoms|Symptoms of allergic reaction]] ([[rash]], [[swelling|eye swelling]])
*[[Sleep disorder]]
*[[Depression]]
*[[Neurasthenia]]


*[[Dehydration|Dehydration]]
*[[Diarrhea (patient information)|Diarrhea]]
*Gas or [[Flatulence|flatulence]]
*Greasy stool that can float
*[[Headache|Headache]]
*[[Loss of appetite]]
*Low-grade [[Fever|fever]]
*Stomach or abdominal cramps
*Swollen or distended abdomen
*Upset stomach or [[Nausea and Vomiting|nausea]]
*[[Nausea and Vomiting|Vomiting]]


These symptoms may also lead to weight loss. Some people with [[Giardia lamblia|''Giardia'']] [[Infection|infection]] have no symptoms at all. The time between [[Infection|infection]] and developing symptoms is 7 - 14 days.
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Overview

Symptoms of acute giardiasis include watery diarrhea, steatorrhea, bloating,abdominal pain, indigestion, flatulence, and vomiting. Symptoms of chronic giardiasis include anorexia, weight loss, malaise, and failure to thrive. Less common symptoms of giardiasis include low-grade, intermittent fever, symptoms of allergic reaction, and neurologic symptoms (neurasthenia, sleep disorder, depression).

Symptoms

Symptoms of acute giardiasis include the following:

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