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Loose Bowel Movement

Health Encyclopedia: Diarrhea

Alternative Names

Stools - watery; Frequent bowel movements; Loose bowel movements

Home Care

Drink plenty of fluid to avoid becoming dehydrated. Start with sips of any fluid other than caffeinated beverages. Milk may prolong loose stools, but also provides needed fluids and nourishment. Drinking milk may be fine for mild diarrhea. For moderate and severe diarrhea, electrolyte solutions available in drugstores are usually best.
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Expert & Community Posts

More on Diarrhea and Cancer

By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

Diarrhea can be one of the more uncomfortable and embarrassing complications of cancer. We've all... Read more »

Controlling Nausea on Byetta

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Before Byetta became available, most of the so-called experts thought that its biggest problem... Read more »

Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...medication. Secondly, avoid foods that tend to lead to diarrhea including milk and other dairy... Read more »

Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

Today Eli Lilly and Co. announced the FDA approval of Cymbalta (duloxetine HCI) for the management... Read more »

A Patient's Perspective on the Doctor Patient Relationship

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...story about this. My youngest son had green diarrhea and loose stools for the longest time... Read more »

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Health Guide

Chlorophyll

...who swallow chlorophyllhave no symptoms. In rare cases, the following symptoms may be seen: Diarrhea Stomach Cramps Loose stools (bowel movements) Read more »

Diarrhea

Stools - watery; Frequent bowel movements; Loose bowel movements Prevention Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom and... Read more »

Diarrhea

...more than 4 weeks. Alternative Names Stools - watery; Frequent bowel movements; Loose bowel movements Considerations Diarrhea in adults is usually mild and... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Traveler's Diarrhea

Traveler's DiarrheaTraveler'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.... Read more »

Migraine Issues: What are the symptoms of migraine?

...alteration. Common migraines, which can last three to four days, are often associated with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or frequent urination. Common migraine headaches also generally start on one... Read more »

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Medications

Imodium A-D Oral Uses and How to Use

...(low-PAIR-uh-mide)Uses This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including... Read more »

Ridaura Oral Uses and How to Use

...each day. Almost half of all patients have diarrhea or more frequent/loose stools... Read more »

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