Diarrhea is an awful, uncomfortable circumstance to think about. Let's just get that out in the open. But researchers in Norway believe they've found a gene mutation that may cause chronic diarrhea in ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I would like your opinion of probiotics. Do you think they would help with chronic diarrhea after having my gallbladder removed? — C.F.R. Dear C.F.R.: Probiotics are bacteria that are ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

The "stomach bug," often used synonymously with "the stomach flu," is not caused by a bug and has nothing to do with the influenza virus. Rather, in the vast majority of cases in children, it is ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause stinging when you pee, stomach cramping, and an urge to pee. But can it also cause digestive health symptoms like diarrhea? It’s rare, but UTIs — and the ...

Celiac disease can cause diarrhea or constipation. Stools may be greasy, watery, or foul-smelling. The appearance of poop may depend on how much gluten a person consumes. Celiac disease is an ...

Many people think that because diet soda has no sugar or calories, it's healthy — relative to regular soda. Unfortunately, the artificial sweeteners used to sweeten diet soda aren't so sweet. Symptoms ...