Despite the wide availability of a cheap, effective remedy for potentially fatal diarrheal disease, too few children receive the treatment, according to an analysis that suggests provider ...

Treatment for gastroenteritis is mainly rest and staying hydrated. One type of antacid may be helpful for diarrhea. Gastroenteritis is also known as the stomach flu. It causes nausea, stomach pain, ...

Diarrhea becomes increasingly common during the summer season, when rising temperatures, contaminated food, and unsafe drinking water can easily trigger stomach infections and digestive problems. Many ...

Is Eating Chocolate Good for Diarrhea? “Dark chocolate has been found to help with diarrhea,” says Elena Ivanina, DO, a gastroenterologist with a private practice in New York City. In fact, she says, ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes various gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea, because inflammation causes damage to the mucus lining of the digestive tract. Symptoms and their severity ...

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often due to an infection. It causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Treatment typically focuses on managing ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 98-year-old man. I have been reading your column and am getting tired of hearing about people having trouble with diarrhea. So I am writing to tell you and all these people the ...