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 ...

My patient is a 35-year-old man with a history of abdominal pain and loose stools for the past 8 months. He has approximately 1-2 episodes per month. Three months ago a stool analysis showed Entamoeba ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name powder that’s mixed into a beverage and taken by mouth. It’s available over the counter and can be used for constipation or before a colonoscopy as a ...

If you’re experiencing diarrhea along with other possible symptoms of a contagious illness, you may need to stay home from work, school, and other public places until you’ve recovered. Diarrhea is ...

Whether you've come down with a virus or are experiencing the gastrointestinal side effects of new medication, diarrhea can be equal parts exhausting and dehydrating. The good news is that "the runs" ...

Chronic diarrhea in infants who eat solid food is defined as frequent, loose, watery bowel movements for at least 4 weeks. It can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and other serious complications.