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 ...

The "stomach bug," often used synonymously with "the stomach flu," is not caused by a bug and has nothing to do with the influenza virus. Rather, in the vast majority of cases in children, it is ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common, highly contagious viral infection that can cause diarrhea and other symptoms. HFMD is most common in young children but can affect anyone of any age.

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 ...