The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Diarrhea
Toilet Seats Are a Touchy Topic-Do You Have TP (Toilet Phobia)?
Have you ever been grossed out by toilet seats in public restrooms? A reader worries about norovirus! How can you reduce your risks?
Show 1398: Protecting Children from the Perils of Plastic
in our discussion, Dr. Alan Greene offers parents advice on protecting children from minute plastic particles.
Sugar Substitutes Cause Diarrhea
Could the sugar substitutes found in foods for people with diabetes be causing uncomfortable gas and diarrhea? Which ones should you avoid?
Beware Norovirus, Coffee Cup Lids and Dirty Money
Norovirus is spreading fast around the country! Why should you beware norovirus? Can you catch it from coffee cup lids and dirty money?
Will Coconut Macaroons Overcome Bad Diarrhea?
Eating two coconut macaroons a day along with a cup of ginger tea solved the problem of serious diarrhea following gallbladder surgery.
Research Supports Coconut Remedy to Stop Diarrhea
Readers relate success with the coconut remedy for diarrhea. Scientists have found that virgin coconut oil is active against C diff bacteria.
Metformin (Glucophage) Side Effects & Complications
Metformin (Glucophage) is the most popular drug for type 2 diabetes, but it can be hard on the GI tract and kidneys. Metformin vs. cancer?
Why Do People Fight About Coffee Cup Lid Contamination?
Can coffee cup lid contamination spread disease? There's been an uptick in norovirus on cruise ships this year. Beware the STOMACH VIRUS!
Treatments for Traveler’s Diarrhea Require Advance Planning
Can Pepto Bismol prevent or treat traveler's diarrhea? Some careful planning in advance can spare you a lot of digestive distress later on.
Probiotic Can Help Prevent C. Diff Due to Antibiotics
A nontoxic bacterial cocktail or a probiotic called Saccharomyces boulardii may help you avoid diarrhea from C. diff due to antibiotics.
Toilet Seat Sanitation Stirs Emotions
Do damp toilet seats pose a risk of disease? What steps could you take to prevent picking up germs in a public restroom?
Solving Problems With Both Constipation and Diarrhea
A person who suffers constipation and diarrhea as a result of irritable bowel syndrome offers tips on how to manage them both.
Show 1244: Life-Saving Lessons for COVID-19 from the Ebola Epidemic (Archive)
In Memoriam: Dr. Paul Farmer, co-founder of Partners In Health responded to the Ebola epidemic of West Africa. He died far too young.
Grated Apple and Toast Calm Kids’ Diarrhea
A reader remembers her mother's home remedy for kids' diarrhea. It was grated apple and toast or rice for a few days.
Pomegranate Juice For Chronic Diarrhea
Research backs up our reader's claim that pomegranate juice can alleviate chronic diarrhea. Be careful not to drink too much!
Can Treated Licorice (DGL) Ease IBS Symptoms?
Irritable bowel syndrome may be explained by an imbalance in gut microbes. One reader reports DGL helped ease IBS symptoms.
Coconut Cookies and Peppermint Oil Ease Irritable Bowel
Enteric-coated peppermint oil can calm digestive tract spasms, while coconut helps discourage diarrhea due to irritable bowel syndrome.
Show 1179: What Should You Do About Digestive Distress? (Archive)
Listen to find out when your digestive distress might signal a serious problem and when you could manage it at home with simple remedies.
Raspberry Powder to Help Diarrhea from IBS
Readers report that raspberry powder can help control chronic diarrhea due to irritable bowel syndrome. Coconut is also useful.
What Happened to Archway Coconut Cookies?
Archway has changed hands several times, and the current owner does not seem to be making Archway coconut cookies. You can make your own!
Show 1222: How Can You Optimize Your Microbiome?
To optimize your microbiome, focus on fiber. The more different types of plants you consume, the more your gut microbes will thrive.
What Can You Do to Control Microscopic Colitis?
Diarrhea due to microscopic colitis can be debilitating. One step might be to restore balance to the microbiota in the digestive tract.
Should You Worry About the Toilet Plume?
Physicists say flushing could create a toilet plume that could carry virus particles. The CDC says it has no reports of transmission from a toilet.
Celiac Disease Diagnosis Is Not Just for Babies
Some people earn a celiac disease diagnosis even when they get up in years. The treatment is the same at any age: avoid foods containing gluten!
Will You Have Better Poop With Blackstrap Molasses?
A reader reports that taking two tablespoons of blackstrap molasses daily eased symptoms of urgency and frequency of bathroom visits.
Did Clindamycin Lead to Terrible Diarrhea?
Antibiotic treatment, especially with clindamycin, can lead to a C diff infection. The symptoms include terrible diarrhea, cramping, fever and pain.
All About KayaBiotics
Have you been wondering about KayaBiotics when you hear us mention this sponsor on the air? Listen to the CEO, Christian Ziegert, discuss the company.
Raspberry Powder to Fight Travelers’ Diarrhea
Travelers' diarrhea can be a problem, but there are solutions. One reader recommends raspberry powder. Pepto-Bismol and coconut may also help.
Can Antibiotic Help Post-Colonoscopy Problems?
One reader had persistent digestive distress following a colonoscopy. An antibiotic prescribed for something else solved the post-colonoscopy problems.
Clindamycin and C. Diff Infection: A Devil’s Ride
When most people think of diarrhea they imagine a minor annoyance that will go away in days. Clindamycin-caused C. diff infection can be life threatening.
Why Choose Certified Organic Probiotic Products?
Three out of four Americans take a dietary supplement such as a probiotic. There is virtually no oversight. Can you make wise probiotic product choices?
C Diff Infections Are No Longer Limited to Hospitals
C diff infections causing diarrhea were once found mainly in health care facilities. Now they are causing trouble out in the community.
Coconut Macaroon Cookies Cured Child’s Diarrhea
Could coconut macaroon cookies save a child's life? One grandfather hoped so. He said macaroon cookies might cure a child's diarrhea from Crohn's disease.
Will Artificial Sweeteners Harm Your Microbiota?
Artificial sweeteners appear to be toxic to bacteria similar to those that inhabit our intestines. That could potentially be bad news for our health, too.
A Deadly Clindamycin Side Effect | Wicked Diarrhea!
Diarrhea doesn't seem like that big a deal when you are given antibiotics. But this clindamycin side effect can be disastrous. C. diff infections can be deadly.
Should You Take Probiotics with Antibiotics? New Review Says YES!
If you have ever taken antibiotics, especially clindamycin, you know diarrhea can result. A C. diff infection can be life threatening. A new analysis suggests probiotics with antibiotics can help.
Can You Fight Bacteria with Viruses?
Bacteriophages, viruses that fight bacteria, may help physicians reduce the burden of antibiotic resistance by offering an alternative to overcome infection.
What Are the Best Drugs for a Desert Island Adventure?
What would you do if your were stranded on a desert island? What about if the power went out for several months? What are the best drugs in such extreme situations?
Is Acidophilus an Antidote for Dreadful Diarrhea?
The probiotic acidophilus made one reader's life more comfortable by calming unpredictable and uncontrollable diarrhea. Some research supports this use.
People with IBS Worry about FDA Crackdown on Imodium
The FDA is considering restrictions on Imodium sales. For people with chronic diarrhea such as those with IBS, that is a daunting prospect.
Can Kefir Help You Recover from an Infection?
Studies suggest that drinking the fermented milk product kefir can benefit the immune system and help you recover from an infection more rapidly.
Will Poop Pills Stop Deadly Diarrhea?
When doctors want to do a fecal microbiota transplant to treat Clostridium difficile, poop pills work as well as a colonoscopy.
If Metformin Causes Diarrhea, Will Kefir Help?
Metformin may cause digestive upset as a side effect; drinking the fermented beverage kefir may help alleviate the problem.
Recurrent Diarrhea Is More Common, Harder to Treat
Multiply recurrent C diff infections result in hard-to-treat recurrent diarrhea. Fecal microbiota transplantation may be the best treatment.
Is Black Poop Something to Worry About?
If you are taking Pepto-Bismol for indigestion, nausea or "overindulgence" you can anticipate a black tongue and black stool. Do not freak out. It's common.
Overlooked Antibiotic Side Effects Can Destroy Lives
When antibiotics save lives they are miracle medicines. When they cause long-lasting pain and disability they can ruin a person's quality of life.
Do People on PPIs Have More Infectious Diarrhea?
A study in Scotland found that people who take PPIs for a long time are more likely to suffer from C diff or Campylobacter infections.
Can Special Yogurt Prevent Diarrhea and Constipation?
Consuming a special yogurt rich in probiotic bacteria might help solve problems with diarrhea and with constipation.
How to Improve Digestive Health with a Poop Transplant
A poop transplant that alters the disturbed microbiota of a diseased digestive tract can provide surprising relief from diarrhea, pain and other symptoms.
Life-Threatening Reaction to Diarrhea Medicine
The FDA is warning that taking too much of the diarrhea medicine loperamide could result in life-threatening heart rhythm disturbances.
How to Treat Your Child’s Diarrhea
A simple home-made solution of half-strength apple juice could be the best way to treat a child's diarrhea if it is not too severe.
How to Calm Chronic Diarrhea with Fenofibrate
Some readers have found that taking fenofibrate, a cholesterol-lowering drug, helps calm chronic diarrhea when other methods have failed.
Desperate Diarrhea Victim Saved by Coconut Macaroon Cookies
Diarrhea may not seem like such a big deal until you are afflicted on a daily basis. For some, chronic diarrhea can become a life-threatening problem.
Is Sugarless Gum Too Dangerous for Teens?
Chewing too much sugarless gum can result in digestive woes, but sugarless gum can be used judiciously to make bathroom visits easier.
Coconut Macaroon Cookies Defeat Diarrhea
The coconut in macaroons seems to quell chronic diarrhea due to irritable bowel syndrome.
Home Remedies: Chance Favors the Prepared Mind
How do people come up with home remedies? Most of the time we never know, but Donald Agar shared his experience with coconut macaroon cookies vs. diarrhea.
Travelers Beware: Scary Germs Survive a Long Time in Aircraft Cabins
Your travel kit should contain soap or hand sanitizer to protect you from scary germs on planes, trains or automobiles.
Outbreaks on Cruise Liners Offer Lessons for Hospitals
Parents have been telling their kids to "WASH YOUR HANDS" for generations. That may not be enough. Noro virus is nasty and offers lessons for hospitals.
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