Probiotics are available in many different species and strengths. Some studies suggest probiotics may help with certain types of diarrhea, but others indicate they have little effect. Probiotics are ...

Prolonged exposure to hot weather can make you feel sick. Some causes include bacterial infections, heat exhaustion, and ...

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Pepto-Bismol and Tums are two popular over-the-counter (OTC) medications taken to manage heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and Tums (calcium ...

Napo Pharmaceuticals has submitted an orphan drug designation application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ...

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 ...

Diarrhea and a cold can occur simultaneously. Some viruses, such as the influenza (flu) virus, can occasionally cause gastrointestinal symptoms in addition to respiratory symptoms. Although they can ...