Dawn Egan’s stomach has been a pain point for her since grade school. As early as age six, the fashion editor, now 40, remembers not being able to eat much of anything without feeling pangs of ...
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Is diarrhea contagious?

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways Diarrhea is often contagious, especially when it's caused by viruses, ...
A parent or caregiver needs to seek medical attention if the toddler’s diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, is accompanied by a fever of 102°F (38°C) or higher, or there are signs of dehydration. While ...
Diarrhea, constipation, pain, bloating: We asked experts why the virus causes these issues and what to do about them. By Alice Callahan Food used to be a daily source of joy for Sarah Carter. A ...
MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug that’s used to treat occasional constipation. MiraLAX can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...
Imodium (loperamide) is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug that’s used to treat diarrhea. The drug comes as an oral tablet, oral capsule, and oral liquid solution. Your dosage will vary depending on the ...