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If you have a chronic form of diarrhea, like the one caused by irritable bowel syndrome, try adding bulk to your diet-- to thicken the stool and regulate bowel movements. Such foods include fiber from whole-wheat grains and bran. [read article]

Tests for Diarrhea

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A fecal culture is a laboratory test to find organisms in the stool(feces) that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and disease.  More
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Stool Examination
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many ...  More
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A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon(large intestine), using an instrument called a colonoscope.The colonoscope is a small camera attached to a fle...  More
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Upper GI and small bowel series
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Stool ova and parasites exam is a laboratory test to determine if a stool sample contains parasites or eggs(ova) that are associated with intestinal infections.A st...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Diarrhea

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LOPERAMIDE (loe PER a mide) is used to treat diarrhea. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questio...  More
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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (biz muth sub sa LIS i late) relieves the symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach, heartburn, acid indigestion, and nausea. This medicine may be u...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Diarrhea

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LOPERAMIDE (loe PER a mide) is used to treat diarrhea. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questio...  More
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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (biz muth sub sa LIS i late) relieves the symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach, heartburn, acid indigestion, and nausea. This medicine may be u...  More
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CODEINE (KOE deen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pha...  More
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Opiate agonist and antiperistaltic agent; naturally occurring phenanthrene derivative; contains several alkaloids, including anhydrous morphine, codeine, and papave...  More
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DIPHENOXYLATE (dye fen OX i late) is used to treat diarrhea. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have q...  More
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Self Care for Diarrhea

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Oral rehydration therapy(ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wor...  More
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Drink Fluids that Contain Electrolytes
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Oral rehydration therapy(ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wor...  More
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Diets for Diarrhea

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A dairy free diet contains absolutely no dairy products; no milk, butter, cheese, cream or yogurt. People who follow a dairy free diet may include: lactose-int...  More
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Follow a Bland Diet
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Medical Procedures for Diarrhea

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Advice to Change Dairy Food Intake
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Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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Alternative Procedures for Diarrhea What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Diarrhea What's this?

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Zinc formulations have been used since Ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing, although the usefulness of this approach is only partially confirmed by clin...  More
Efficacy Grade A
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Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic yeast strain that has been used for treatment and prevention of diarrhea. Saccharomyces boulardii is classified as a pro...  More
Efficacy Grade A
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Psyllium, also referred to as ispaghula, is derived from the husks of the seeds of Plantago ovata . Psyllium contains a high level of soluble dietary fiber, and is ...  More
Efficacy Grade B
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Soy is a subtropical plant, native to southeastern Asia. This member of the pea family (Fabaceae) grows from one to five feet tall and forms clusters of three to fi...  More
Efficacy Grade B
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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is derived from two sources: preformed retinoids and provitamin carotenoids. Retinoids such as retinal, retinal, and ...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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The slippery elm is native to eastern Canada and the eastern and central United States where it is found mostly in the Appalachian Mountains. Its name refers to the...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Bilberry, a close relative of blueberry, has a long history of medicinal use. The dried fruit has been popular for the symptomatic treatment of diarrhea, for topica...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Bovine colostrum is the pre-milk fluid produced by cow mammary glands during the first two to four days after giving birth. Bovine colostrum delivers growth, nutrie...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Arrowroot refers to any plant of the genus Maranta, but the term is most commonly used to describe the easily digestible starch obtained from the rhizomes of Marant...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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