Diarrhea involves passing loose stools frequently. It can result from various causes, such as infections and food intolerances, that may also lead to a loss of appetite. Often, people experiencing diarrhea lose their appetite. This may be due to symptoms ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Many definitions of diarrhea exist, but the one used by Herbert.

Researchers in the United States have provided important insights into the pathophysiology of diarrhea that occurs in some cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The team says the “COVID-19 diarrhea” that may develop following infection with 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 to PMS to those sketchy tacos you ate yesterday, the most ...

Spicy foods, digestive diseases, or skin irritation may cause burning diarrhea. Treatment includes anti-diarrheal medications, rehydration, and trigger avoidance. Seeing a doctor if burning diarrhea does not improve helps prevent dehydration. Burning ...

The Rome IV criteria represent the current standard for diagnosing IBS. In 2016, the Rome III criteria were updated by a group of multinational experts in functional GI disorders. 2,3 The most significant change from the Rome III criteria is the ...

Linzess may cause side effects like diarrhea, which often starts within the first 2 weeks. Staying hydrated is important for mild diarrhea, but get medical help for severe cases. Linzess doesn’t directly cause weight changes, fatigue, hair loss, or ...

Diarrhea, both common and preventable, is among the most dangerous threats to young children in the Global South, where clean water and medical care are often scarce. Diarrheal diseases, and the intense dehydration that accompanies them, kill more children ...