Paradoxical diarrhea happens when loose, watery stool finds a way around hardened, impacted stool in your colon and leaks from your anus. Also called overflow diarrhea, it’s often a symptom of a type ...

Xifaxan is prescribed to treat traveler’s diarrhea caused by specific strains of E. coli, irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), and to prevent recurring episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Eating fiber and staying hydrated can help you prevent sharts by stopping diarrhea ...

Stress affects every individual differently, and for some, its physical manifestations can be both surprising and disruptive. One of the most uncomfortable ways stress impacts the body is through ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Rotavirus, which mainly affects infants and young children, causes watery diarrhea and vomiting. You can get infants vaccinated at 2 months old to prevent severe ...

Lymphocytic colitis is a type of microscopic colitis that causes persistent, watery diarrhea. Experts still do not know the exact underlying cause. Microscopic colitis involves inflammation of the ...

A 50-year-old woman presents with watery diarrhea. She gives a history of ileal bypass for morbid obesity. She has been having 10-15 watery stools each day. The intern gave her narcotics to decrease ...

Stomach gurgling with diarrhea may indicate an underlying condition, such as an infection, a food intolerance or sensitivity, or an underlying bowel issue. Stomach gurgling typically occurs due to the ...

Dear Doctor: My daughter had her gall bladder removed, and two months later she’s still suffering from watery diarrhea. She even had to be hospitalized to restore her fluids. What does your gall ...