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Traveler's Diarrhea

Traveler's diarrhea (TD) is the most common health problem a traveler encounters. It is almost always caused from ingesting certain organisms in contaminated food or water. Diarrhea can also be caused -- particularly in children -- by anxiety, stress, allergies, fatigue, and diet changes.

Symptoms and Course

Diarrhea frequently occurs within the first week of travel but may develop at any point, including after returning home. TD causes four or five loose or watery stools per da...

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Expert & Community Posts

More on Diarrhea and Cancer

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...chest pain, loss of libido or sexual drive, nausea, diarrhea, sweating. When the emotional... Read more »

Understanding Changes in Stool

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...imperative. If not, you can attempt to see if the diarrhea resolves on its own. Over the counter... Read more »

Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Stomach Problems

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A Closer Look at Probiotics

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Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Treatment

...effects of nearly all antibiotics are gastrointestinal problems, including cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Allergic reactions can also occur with all antibiotics, but are most common with... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms

...treatments.Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseSymptomsUlcerative Colitis (UC)Crohn's Disease (CD)DiarrheaRecurrent diarrhea is very common, but onset may be very gradual and mild or it may not... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Symptom Management

Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:To reduce mild to moderate diarrhea, take one teaspoon of psyllium hydrophilic... Read more »

Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management

Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:Mild to moderate diarrhea may be reduced by taking one teaspoon of psyllium... Read more »

Schizophrenia: Treatment

...usually decreases over timeInsomnia and agitation -- in some casesDulling of the mindNausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and heartburnDry mouth and blurred visionAllergic reactionsSexual... Read more »

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