Diarrhea is a common side effect of chemotherapy. It can cause dehydration and malnourishment, making a person feel sick and potentially intensifying other chemo-related side effects. Chemo helps kill ...

Sudden diarrhea can be acute, lasting only a few days, or chronic. Diarrhea that lasts for more than 4 weeks is usually the result of an underlying condition. Most people are familiar with the loose, ...

Stress can cause diarrhea and other physical symptoms. Various home remedies for diarrhea and stress management techniques may help with stress-induced diarrhea. Share on Pinterest Ivan Gener/Stocksy ...

Kasandra Brabaw is a writer who focuses on health, sex/relationships, and stories for and about her communities including the LGBTQ+ and fat communities. Other than at Health, her work can be found at ...

When should parents worry about their child's frequent stools? Dr. Leon Reinstein of Duke Children's helps us to understand what we should consider when it comes to diarrhea in children. Diarrhea is ...

Antibiotic-related diarrhea is caused by disrupting the bacterial balance in your intestines. Certain antibiotics are more likely to cause it, such as penicillins and cephalosporins. Share on ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...