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, ...

The digestive system breaks down everything you eat and drink to absorb nutrients and make the energy your body needs. Whatever solids can’t be broken down and used get excreted as poop. Poop comes in ...

Once a virus infects your body, it can destroy healthy cells and make multiple copies of itself. The virus causing COVID mainly attacks the cells lining your airways. This makes it hard for you to ...

Diarrhea may occur during pregnancy or as a result of other conditions unrelated to pregnancy. Read on to find out more. If you have diarrhea, you will experience about three watery or liquid bowel ...

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 ...

Diarrhea after surgery is a potential side effect of several surgical procedures. If postsurgical diarrhea lasts longer than 2 days, it is a good idea for a person to check with their doctor to ensure ...

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 ...

Diarrhea usually lasts just a few days without any further issues. However, diarrhea that lasts more than three days can cause weight loss. It may be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, ...

While traditional and more severe symptoms of COVID-19 include coughing and shortness of breath, about 80 percent of people experience less severe illness, which may not include respiratory symptoms ...

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 ...