Abstract: Diarrhea is a global health issue with significant morbidity and fatality rates. Diarrhea is the second leading cause of mortality in children under the age of five, behind pneumonia. Many ...

Scours in young livestock costs Canadian farmers big bucks. Fluids, managed antibiotics and anti-inflammatories help animals ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Chronic diarrhea can cause weight loss due to loss of body fluids. Weight loss from diarrhea is mostly water weight and will likely return. Diarrhea can last from a few days to several weeks, ...

Diarrhea in the morning is normal if it happens occasionally, but frequent diarrhea might need medical attention. Wash your hands to prevent infectious diarrhea, and avoid certain foods if you have ...

Treatment for diarrhea depends on the cause. Options that may help stop it faster include over-the-counter (OTC) medications, eating soluble fiber, and drinking plenty of fluids. Most diarrhea ...

Potatoes and diarrhea have two possible connections. The first is that potatoes may cause diarrhea if you eat lots of them with the skin still on or if you’re allergic or intolerant to them. The ...

If you experience loose, frequent, and watery bowel movements, you have diarrhea. This condition occurs when stool passes too quickly through your digestive system. Usually, diarrhea lasts one to two ...

Diarrhea in cats is something that can occur quite often and if your cat suffers from it frequently, you’ve likely looked everywhere for solutions to this stinky problem. While using the best cat ...

Like it or not, nearly all dog parents have to deal with the unfortunate reality of dog diarrhea at some point in their pet’s life. Though what’s causing your dog’s diarrhea could be any number of ...

What Is Diarrhea With Mucus? Your intestines normally produce mucus to keep your colon moist. Mucus has the consistency of jelly. A small amount of mucus in your poop is normal, but sometimes it could ...

Most diarrhea affecting cats is straightforward and easy to treat. However, some cases require veterinary intervention and medication. There can be many causes of diarrhea in cats ranging from ...