Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much fluid moves into the gut. These common issues affect millions of people in ...

Diarrhea is an awful, uncomfortable circumstance to think about. Let's just get that out in the open. But researchers in Norway believe they've found a gene mutation that may cause chronic diarrhea in ...

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 ...

When diarrhea strikes unexpectedly, the urgent need for relief can turn a normal day into an uncomfortable ordeal. This common digestive upset affects millions of people regularly, causing ...

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 ...

The reason, says Barbie Boules, R.D.N., founder of Nyoutrition, is that some people don't digest fat-and their bodies don't put it to use-as well as they should to begin with and, well, the keto diet ...

Diarrhea, or watery stools, is a common symptom of numerous underlying causes that can be treatable at home or with over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Diarrhea may resolve on its own after a couple ...

While occasional diarrhea is usually not serious, chronic or severe diarrhea can have significant health consequences. It can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and malnutrition.

Many people think that because diet soda has no sugar or calories, it's healthy — relative to regular soda. Unfortunately, the artificial sweeteners used to sweeten diet soda aren't so sweet. Symptoms ...