Tag: Diarrhea
It’s that time of year again. You’re sick of the snow and ready to escape to a beach somewhere near the equator! If you’re anything like […]
What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder that involves problems with motility (how the bowel moves contents through our intestines) […]
What is IBS-M? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gut disorder that affects the lower portion of the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the small and large […]
So, you’ve read our article on IBS in women, but why does IBS affect more women than men? Canada has one of the highest prevalence rates […]
Diarrhea. You know if you have THIS digestive condition. People who suffer from diarrhea experience loose, watery stools more frequently than normal and often experience a […]
Updated Dec 2021 Diarrhea. You know if you have THIS digestive condition. People who suffer from diarrhea experience loose, watery stools more frequently than normal and […]
Ever looked in the toilet and wondered, hmmm, is my poop healthy/normal? Everybody poops, but nobody likes to talk about it! We get it, poop is […]
Can I die from traveler’s diarrhea? Traveler’s diarrhea is generally neither life threatening nor severe. Most bouts of the illness begin within the first week of […]
Some individuals infected with E.coli do not have symptoms and may inadvertently spread the bacteria to others. E.coli infections typically begin three or four days after […]
Escherichia coli, most commonly called E.coli, refers to rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in the large intestines of humans and animals. Although most strains of E.coli do […]
I am travelling to a developing country and am afraid of developing traveller’s diarrhea. What can I do to protect myself? People who visit foreign countries […]
Diarrhea may be accompanied by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, or an urgent need to use the bathroom. Sometimes diarrhea may be accompanied by fever or […]
Testing for diarrhea Often diagnosis is based on questions your doctor asks about your eating habits, recent use of medications, recent travel experiences and physical examination. […]
There are about 2 billion cases of diarrheal disease worldwide every year. (World Gastroenterology Organisation 2012) Chronic diarrhea is usually related to other digestive disorders such […]
Managing diarrhea Treatment of diarrhea involves replacing lost fluid and electrolytes. Depending on the cause of the problem, a person might also need medication to stop […]
People suffering from diarrhea experience frequent, loose, watery stools. This disorder can affect people of all ages but is particularly worrisome in the young and old […]
