Diarrhea, or the presence of loose or liquid bowel movements, is extremely common and happens to nearly everyone at least a couple of times per year. Many of these episodes of diarrhea will resolve on ...

New tests provide more detailed information about organisms associated with infectious diarrhea, but may require infectious disease expertise to interpret them. New culture-independent tests are much ...

Treatment for diarrhea depends on the cause. Options that may help stop it faster include over-the-counter (OTC) medications, eating soluble fiber, and drinking plenty of fluids. Most diarrhea ...