Salix announced that the FDA has approved Fulyzaq (crofelemer) delayed-release tablets for the symptomatic relief of non-infectious diarrhea in adult patients with HIV/AIDS on anti-retroviral therapy ...

Medically reviewed by Gurdeep S. Sareen, PharmD Key Takeaways Take metformin with your evening meal to reduce diarrhea risk. Avoid sugary, greasy, and processed foods to help prevent ...

Diarrhea can often be stopped by using over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as loperamide (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol). Remember, though, that diarrhea caused by a virus or ...

A 32-year-old man with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease reports yellow diarrhea on a daily basis. He recently had his gallbladder removed. An earlier trial of ...

Procter & Gamble says Pepto Diarrhea treats symptoms of the condition and kills bacteria that cause diarrhea, which can be ingested along with food. Procter & Gamble Co. has launched a new Pepto ...

Every year, nearly 500,000 children die from an easily curable condition: diarrhea. There's a simple and effective treatment: mixing oral rehydration salts — which are basically a mix of sugar and ...

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 ...

For those experiencing paradoxical diarrhea, the body sends confusing signals that can leave both patients and healthcare providers perplexed. This unusual digestive condition creates a seemingly ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Probiotics may help relieve constipation ...