Can diarrhea cause pain?

Yes, severe cramping and abdominal pain are very common when your stomach is upset. Please rest well and keep sipping warm water or coconut water. If the pain becomes too sharp or doesn't go away, please consult a doctor.

The cramping pain is usually from muscle spasms in your gut as it tries to flush everything out. Once your doctor says it is fine and the main weakness goes away, light walking inside the house can actually help release trapped gas and ease the gut tension. Just don't push yourself with any heavy workouts right now.

I know how exhausting and scary that pain can feel when you are running to the toilet every half hour. The physical exhaustion combined with that constant ache really drains your mind. It is a horrible feeling but just hold on, keep hydrating, and let your body rest.

It is very normal to have twisting pains and cramps because your digestive muscles are working overtime. Make sure you are not taking random pain killers on an empty stomach as that can irritate the lining more. Stick to simple khichdi and buttermilk, and call your family doctor if you also have a high fever.