Introduction

 
What is diarrhea?

Diarrhea is defined either as watery stool, or increased frequency, or both, when compared to a normal amount. It is a common problem that may last a few days and disappear on its own.

Diarrhea may be acute (short-term), which is usually related to bacterial or viral infections, or chronic (long-term), which is usually related to a functional disorder or intestinal disease.

Latest Diarrhea News
Carnival cruise ship passengers struck with virus

February 6, 2012 —

Taco Bell linked to October salmonella outbreak

February 2, 2012 — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Taco Bell has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 68 people in 10 states late last year.

Enema transplant works for stubborn infection: study

January 26, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For patients with nearly no options to treat a persistent bacterial infection wreaking havoc on their bowels, a transplant of someone else's fecal matter, delivered by enema, helps heal in nine out of 10 cases, according to a new study.

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