Explosive diarrhea is characterized by strong bowel contractions, increased volume in the rectum, and often accompanied by significant gas. Common causes include bacterial, viral, and parasitic ...

Dehydration is a common complication of diarrhea. Short bouts of diarrhea rarely cause concerns. But long lasting or severe diarrhea can lead to serious complications, especially for children and ...

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 ...

Postprandial diarrhea is diarrhea that occurs after eating. It can happen unexpectedly and cause discomfort or pain until a bowel movement occurs. Possible causes include an infection, antibiotic use, ...

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 ...

The squirts. Toilet tornados. Fecal fireworks. Watery stools. A volcanic eruption of the butt variety. Whatever you call it, diarrhea sucks. And while anything can tick off your tummy, from bacteria ...

You usually don't need medical treatment for diarrhea. In most cases, it will go away on its own in a few days. But there are some things you can do to treat it at home that can help it resolve faster ...

Whether it’s associated with eating something that “didn’t agree with us” or comes on completely out of the blue, at some point in our lives we’ve all experienced diarrhea. On average, most adults get ...