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Foods That Cause Diarrhea

Health Encyclopedia: Travelers Diarrhea Diet

Definition

Traveler's diarrhea describes diarrhea that frequently affects those visiting third-world or developing countries. Traveler's diarrhea diet refers to the appropriate food and fluids to consume if you develop traveler's diarrhea.


Alternative Names

Diet - traveler's diarrhea


Function

Bacteria and the toxins that cause traveler's diarrhea occur in areas with contaminated water supplies, poor sewage systems, or inadequate food handling. People ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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...inflammation in certain diseases, particularly viral diarrhea, and they're also helpful in... Read more »

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...Crohn's disease and am constantly having cramping and diarrhea after meals. What can I do?  ... Read more »

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Could You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...pain or cramping • A bloated feeling • Gas • Diarrhea • Constipation • Mucus in the... Read more »

Health Guide

Healthy Diet Tips for Bipolar Disorder
...bipolar disorder. They can combine with tyramine, which is a common component of many foods, and cause diarrhea, headache and high or low blood pressure. People who take MAOI’s should avoid any... Read more »
Diarrhea in children: diet
Diarrhea in children and babies has many causes; these include illness, infection, food sensitivity, antibiotics, and consuming too much fruit or fruit juice. Diarrhea may also be... Read more »
Travelers diarrhea diet
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Food Allergies: A Case of Mistaken Identity
...• Wheezing, nasal congestion or dry throat • Difficulty breathing • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea • Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting The most severe allergic reaction is... Read more »

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Medications

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...Effects This medication can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. If these symptoms... Read more »

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...medications. Hot flashes, loss of sexual interest/ability, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and... Read more »

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...months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain... Read more »

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...months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain... Read more »

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...serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if diarrhea occurs. Your doctor may need to... Read more »

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