Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Diarrhea can often be stopped by using over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as loperamide (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol). When managing ...

While the BRAT diet, consisting of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, was once prescribed to treat diarrhea, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders says that this diet is ...

Dietary changes can help reduce diarrhea symptoms, but it's not an appropriate way to treat all types of diarrhea. It's important to contact a healthcare provider if you have a condition that ...

For persistent or chronic diarrhea, a doctor will treat any underlying causes in addition to the symptoms of diarrhea. The sections below will discuss some possible treatment options for getting ...

If you have bloody or black stool, you should not take Imodium A-D to treat diarrhea. Call your doctor if you have these symptoms. Imodium A-D is a common and effective OTC treatment for diarrhea ...

Considering taking supplements to treat diarrhea? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of diarrhea. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects ...

Cases in Multnomah County among people who have not left the country nearly doubled last year, and the number appears to be rising.

Over time, persistently high blood sugar levels can lead to damage that results in a range of symptoms, including diarrhea in some cases. It’s unclear why this happens. Nerve damage, medication ...