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Essential Facts About Norovirus

January 22, 2020

If you've ever had a "stomach bug," chances are you had norovirus. Learn more details on transmission, treatment, and prevention. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: antibiotics, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, Severe dehydration, stomach pain, vomiting

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How Often Should I Have a Bowel Movement?

September 6, 2016

A regular bathroom schedule can range from 3 bowel movements a day to 3 a week. Learn more about healthy bowel movements. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Bowel Movement, constipation, diarrhea

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Mud Runs: Know How to Protect Your Health & Avoid Viruses

June 19, 2016

Those extreme mud run races aren't without risk: Learn more about how racing through muck can make you sick. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: adventure race, c coli, diarrhea, e coli, intestinal infection, Mud run, norovirus, obstacle race

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Fiber and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

March 26, 2016

Two common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are constipation and diarrhea. See how eating more or less fiber can help ease these symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: constipation, diarrhea, high-fiber diet, IBS symptoms, irritable bowel syndrome, low-fiber diet

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How to Reduce the Side Effects of Antibiotics

January 8, 2016

Antibiotics can kill the bacteria responsible for many kinds of infections but come with many side effects. Learn how to reduce them and get healthy fast. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: antibiotics, bacteria, diarrhea, infection, probiotic, side effects

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Pregnancy

September 26, 2015

It's common to feel concerned about becoming pregnant when you have IBD. You can have a safe, healthy pregnancy when your disease is in remission. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: diarrhea, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, Miscarriage, ulcerative colitis

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What Is Ulcerative Colitis?

September 25, 2015

Ulcerative colitis is part of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. It's causes inflammation in the colon leading to pain and diarrhea. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: diarrhea, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, stomach pain, ulcerative colitis

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What Do Intestines Do for the Body?

September 6, 2015

Ever wonder how all that food you eat gets turned into the energy you use every day? Learn about how your large and small intestines absorb nutrients. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: abdominal pain, Common intestinal diseases, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, energy, fatigue, fever, food, IBD, IBS, Intestinal Diseases, intestines, large intestines, small intestines

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Diarrhea Causes, Treatment, and Symptoms

May 19, 2015

Diarrhea is a common health problem for all ages. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of diarrhea, including food poisoning, and how to treat it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: dehydration, diarrhea, Diarrhea Causes, food poisoning, inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome