Diarrhea is one of the most common side effects of taking antibiotics, though it tends to be mild. Sometimes, antibiotics can cause bacterial infection with Clostrioides difficile (C.diff), leading to ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause stinging when you pee, stomach cramping, and an urge to pee. But can it also cause digestive health symptoms like diarrhea? It’s rare, but UTIs — and the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BOSTON — Chronic diarrhea is an “incredibly common” condition, with about one out of 20 patients presenting with ...

PARIS — Most diarrhea that leads patients to seek medical advice is actually a false alarm, said gastroenterologist Nassim Hammoudi, MD, PhD, of the Lariboisière Hospital in Paris, during France's ...

Did you know that on average, every single adult in the United States experiences diarrhea at least once a year, according to the National Library of Medicine? While these loose, watery stools ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

High levels of a hormone found in cells in the gut could underlie many cases of chronic diarrhea and help explain up to 40% of cases of patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, according ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I would like your opinion of probiotics. Do you think they would help with chronic diarrhea after having my gallbladder removed? — C.F.R. Dear C.F.R.: Probiotics are bacteria that are ...