Diarrhea
Links to more information about diarrhea, including explanations of causes and treatments.
Anal Sphincter
The anal sphincter is a muscle that surrounds the anus and controls the release of stool from the rectum.
The anal sphincter is a muscle that surrounds the anus and controls the release of stool from the rectum.
Foods that Can Cause Diarrhea
Healthy adults experience diarrhea several times a year. People with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) may have near constant diarrhea when the disease is flaring. Some foods can contribute to diarrhea, making …
Healthy adults experience diarrhea several times a year. People with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) may have near constant diarrhea when the disease is flaring. Some foods can contribute to diarrhea, making …
Antibiotics Making You Sick?
Taking a course of antibiotics for an infection might cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea, a common condition that is easily treated.
Taking a course of antibiotics for an infection might cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea, a common condition that is easily treated.
Dealing With Diarrhea from IBS
Most people with IBS have intermittent bouts of diarrhea. Learn how to prevent it in the first place, and deal with it when it does happen.
Most people with IBS have intermittent bouts of diarrhea. Learn how to prevent it in the first place, and deal with it when it does happen.
Digestive Basics - Diarrhea
A look at the symptoms of diarrhea, which are more than just an urgent need to use a restroom. Here are some things to remember when it happens to you.
A look at the symptoms of diarrhea, which are more than just an urgent need to use a restroom. Here are some things to remember when it happens to you.
Digestive Basics - Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that may be caused by diarrhea.
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that may be caused by diarrhea.