Sipping electrolyte drinks or tea can help replenish lost fluids and electrolytes. The BRAT diet, fermented foods, and ginger may ease diarrhea symptoms. It's best to talk with a doctor before trying ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways OTC medications like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol can help stop diarrhea. Eating bland, low-fiber foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast ...

In a perfect world, everyone's poops would pop out resembling a smooth, soft sausage and snake around the toilet bowl (you know, according to the famous Bristol Stool Chart). But the world isn't ...

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 ...

Probiotics are available in many different species and strengths. Some studies suggest probiotics may help with certain types of diarrhea, but others indicate they have little effect. Probiotics are ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

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 ...