U of U Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Services has advanced fellowship training and experience in colon and rectal surgery, as well as gastrointestinal surgery. Our colon and rectal surgeons are ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Diarrhea and constipation are common ...

Most cases of mild diarrhea in dogs resolve on their own within 24 to 48 hours, especially if your pup is still eating, ...

A leaky butt means a person passes bowel movements, or fecal matter, when they do not want or mean to. While it can occur for short periods of time, some people experience it as an ongoing issue.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Talk with a healthcare provider to determine what dosage and type of magnesium you might need. Taking large amounts of magnesium can cause ...