When you have diarrhea, it's recommended that you eat a short-term diet of bland, "binding" foods, such as potatoes, to ease symptoms. One of the most familiar is the BRAT diet (which stands for ...

Gastroenteritis is a digestive tract illness. Most of the time, you can care for your sick toddler at home. Home remedies can help prevent dehydration. Share on Pinterest Karl Tapales/Getty Images ...

Imodium A-D (loperamide) is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug for treating diarrhea, including traveler’s diarrhea. Imodium A-D is available as a generic drug. It’s approved for use in adults and ...

Diarrhea is a common symptom of various medical conditions. It involves having loose, watery stools three or more times per day. Acute, or short-term, diarrhea usually lasts for a couple of days.

Diarrhea involves passing loose stools frequently. It can result from various causes, such as infections and food intolerances, that may also lead to a loss of appetite. Often, people experiencing ...

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