To sign *diarrhea*, start by making a fist with your non-dominant hand and holding it steadily in front of your chest. Form an 'A' handshape with your dominant hand and point the thumb downward. Place your dominant hand just below your non-dominant fist, then move it downward quickly and repeatedly. You can also puff your cheeks slightly to emphasize the action.
To sign this, you would sign 'MY DOG HAVE' followed by the sign for 'diarrhea'. Make sure to use appropriate facial expressions to show concern for your pet.
Sign 'ME GO WORK CAN'T' and then explain the reason by signing 'WHY? ME HAVE DIARRHEA.' The quick, repeated motion of the sign emphasizes the illness.
Point to the food or sign 'THAT FOOD', then sign 'CAUSE DIARRHEA YOU?' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
To sign this, you would sign 'MY DOG HAVE' followed by the sign for 'diarrhea'. Make sure to use appropriate facial expressions to show concern for your pet.
Sign 'ME GO WORK CAN'T' and then explain the reason by signing 'WHY? ME HAVE DIARRHEA.' The quick, repeated motion of the sign emphasizes the illness.
Point to the food or sign 'THAT FOOD', then sign 'CAUSE DIARRHEA YOU?' while raising your eyebrows and leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes, it uses the exact same base handshapes and starting position as the sign for 'poop.' However, the rapid, repeated downward motion distinguishes it as 'diarrhea,' whereas 'poop' is typically a single downward pull.
While not strictly required, puffing your cheeks is a common non-manual marker in ASL for this sign. It adds visual emphasis, showing the intensity, volume, or severity of the situation.
Absolutely! This sign is used universally whether you are talking about yourself, a friend, a pet dog, or any other animal experiencing the condition.
