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When dealing with ongoing diarrhea, it’s key to consider both acute and underlying causes. The sudden onset after eating at a restaurant could suggest a foodborne illness or food poisoning, which typically resolves in a few days but can sometimes take longer or be complicated by bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, or viruses. If your symptoms continue beyond a week with no improvement, it’s definitely worth visiting a healthcare professional to rule out infections or see if there’s another reason behind it, like a new food intolerance or even a more chronic condition like IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or Celiac disease. The cramping and nausea you’re experiencing are consistent with gastrointestinal upset, but lingering symptoms like fatigue can indicate dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, so focus on staying properly hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, ideally oral rehydration solutions, to replace lost salts and sugars. Try following the BRAT diet—bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast—until symptoms improve; these foods are gentle on the digestive system. Over-the-counter medications like loperamide may help in non-infectious diarrhea, but these are not recommended if there’s fever or blood in the stools, as they may worsen the condition. If symptoms persist despite these measures, or if you experience severe pain, high fever, or bloody stools, immediate medical attention is necessary to avoid complications and ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. Consider monitoring for potential food triggers to identify if something specific exacerbates the symptoms. Stress can indeed worsen symptoms, so managing stress through relaxation techniques might aid in symptom relief. For now, if home remedies and diet adjustments don’t offer relief soon, a medical consultation would be the right step to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment.