Preventing diarrhea includes properly preparing food, protecting yourself against infections, and following some proper hygiene habits in your daily life. Diarrhea can have numerous causes. You may ...

Diarrhea — a condition characterized by having three or more loose, watery stools a day — can stem from bacteria, viruses, medication, foods, or a digestive disorder like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ...

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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 ...