Acute diarrhea is a legitimate medical reason to miss work, but explaining it to your employer can be uncomfortable. SwiftCareMD handles the medical review so you don't have to go into details with HR — get a physician-reviewed, signed note online, same-day delivered discreetly to your inbox.
Acute diarrhea — defined as three or more loose or watery stools per day — can result from viral gastroenteritis, food contamination, traveler's diarrhea, medication side effects, or gastrointestinal flare-ups. In its acute phase, diarrhea causes significant discomfort, fatigue, and dehydration, making normal work activity impossible.
For those in food service, healthcare, or childcare, public health guidelines often prohibit working while symptomatic.
Many people feel awkward requesting time off specifically for diarrhea, and even more awkward explaining it. A physician's note solves this: it confirms your condition was medically evaluated without requiring you to disclose uncomfortable details to a manager or HR representative.
Fill out a short form describing your symptoms, onset, frequency, and whether you're able to stay hydrated and functional. Completely private and confidential.
A licensed physician in your state reviews your submission and issues a note if clinically appropriate.
A signed PDF note is emailed directly to you — no phone calls, no embarrassing conversations.
Food service workers who are legally required to stay home when symptomatic, employees in any industry who need documentation for a missed shift, and anyone who wants to avoid an awkward in-person urgent care visit for a GI illness. Available in the U.S. with 24/7 live chat support.
SwiftCareMD charges a flat $34.99 — far less than the $150–$300 typical urgent care visit cost. Our process is completely online and private.
If a note isn't clinically warranted for your case, we offer a full money-back guarantee.
Skip the waiting room. Get a legitimate medical absence note from a U.S.-licensed physician — delivered to your inbox in minutes. $34.99 flat fee, HIPAA compliant, signed by an NPI-verified physician.