Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Diarrhea is often caused by infections, including bacterial, viral, ...

Diarrhea is one of the most common side effects of taking antibiotics, though it tends to be mild. Sometimes, antibiotics can cause bacterial infection with Clostrioides difficile (C.diff), leading to ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Key Takeaways Diarrhea with chills can occur with acute conditions like food poisoning, viral gastroenteritis, COVID-19, C. difficile, and acute pancreatitis ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BOSTON — Chronic diarrhea is an “incredibly common” condition, with about one out of 20 patients presenting with ...

Did you know that on average, every single adult in the United States experiences diarrhea at least once a year, according to the National Library of Medicine? While these loose, watery stools ...

PARIS — Most diarrhea that leads patients to seek medical advice is actually a false alarm, said gastroenterologist Nassim Hammoudi, MD, PhD, of the Lariboisière Hospital in Paris, during France's ...

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 ...

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 ...