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 ...

Treatment for diarrhea depends on the cause. Options that may help stop it faster include over-the-counter (OTC) medications, eating soluble fiber, and drinking plenty of fluids. Most diarrhea ...

Chances are at some point in your life you’ve experienced diarrhea. Just how common is it? Well, according to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation’s latest statistics, over-the-counter retail ...

Diarrhea is when you experience frequent, loose, watery stools. You may also feel an urgent need to pass these stools. Causes range from food intolerances and medication reactions to infections and ...

Dehydration is a common complication of diarrhea. Short bouts of diarrhea rarely cause concerns. But long lasting or severe diarrhea can lead to serious complications, especially for children and ...

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It had been a long night for Avery’s owner. Avery is a seven-year-old Bichon Frise that went from the picture of health the day before to having profuse, watery, bloody diarrhea throughout the ...

The squirts. Toilet tornados. Fecal fireworks. Watery stools. A volcanic eruption of the butt variety. Whatever you call it, diarrhea sucks. And while anything can tick off your tummy, from bacteria ...