diarrhea

What causes obstipation and how to treat obstructive constipation?

Obstipation is a condition characterized by severe constipation. It results from an obstruction in the intestines, leading to a state where the intestines can’t fully empty. While normal bowel movement patterns vary from person to person, the ideal frequency is about once a day. The medical criteria for a constipation diagnosis is passing stool less ...click here to read more

Explosive (severe) diarrhea in adults: Causes, complications, and treatment tips

Explosive or severe diarrhea is not an everyday occurrence, so knowing what to expect when it occurs is helpful. In a regular stool, three-quarters are water and the remaining quarter is made up of undigested carbs, fiber, protein, fat, mucus, and intestinal secretions. Your large intestine absorbs the excess fluid so your stool isn’t usually ...click here to read more

Traveler’s diarrhea: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Traveler’s diarrhea is a common disorder experienced by people on vacation. Characterized by loose stool and abdominal cramps, it can be developed from consuming contaminated food or beverages. Generally, traveler’s diarrhea isn’t a serious problem and will resolve on its own, but unfortunately, it can put a serious damper on your vacation. Traveler’s diarrhea commonly ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 outbreak update: Stomach flu affects Laguna Middle School, cruise ship in Silja Symphony

Norovirus 2016 update: Stomach flu affects Laguna Middle School and cruise ship in Silja Symphony. Laguna Middle School in San Luis Obispo, California, has cancelled its annual grade eight dance after 80 students fell ill with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. One teacher was also affected. After testing, it was confirmed that all those who ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 outbreak: Stomach flu hits scientists in Santa Fe, Disney Wonder cruise ship

Norovirus 2016 outbreak: Latest bout of the stomach flu has hit scientists in Santa Fe and passengers aboard a Disney Wonder cruise ship. Norovirus has stricken over 30 scientists attending the conference held at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza hotel. Scientists came from the universities of Harvard, Berkeley, Stanford, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 update: Stomach flu hits cruise ships again, outbreaks in Portland port and historic U.S.-Cuba cruise

Norovirus 2016 update: Stomach flu hits cruise ships yet again, with outbreaks seen in Portland port and historic U.S.-Cuba cruise. Nearly 260 passengers and crew members on board of a cruise ship the Balmoral – which was the first to board in Portland for the season – have become sick with norovirus. About 76 cruise ...click here to read more

Prevent severe diarrhea by controlling levels of specific gut bacteria

Diarrhea can be prevented by controlling levels of specific gut bacteria. In a recent study by Michigan State University researchers found that by targeting gut bacteria diarrhea sufferers could obtain relief and prevent future episodes. The researchers found among the participants they had higher levels of Escherichia which is commonly found in the intestines which ...click here to read more

Common E. coli infection affecting humans: Enteritis, UTI and kidney failure

The E. coli infection is linked to the cause of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), urinary tract infections (UTI), kidney failure, enteritis and diarrhea. E. coli, or Escherichia coli, is a bacteria that can live in the intestines of humans and animals. When ingested, E. coli is generally fairly harmless, only resulting in bouts of diarrhea. ...click here to read more