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Probiotics can improve constipation by stimulating bowel movements to allow stool to move more quickly through the gut.

Most cases of diarrhea are due to bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Digestive disorders can also cause chronic diarrhea. This article looks at the causes and treatments of diarrhea. It also looks ...

Acute diarrhea is often caused by a microorganism such as a bacteria or virus. These microorganisms can be easily passed between people or even between animals and people. Chronic or long-lasting ...

IBD causes chronic inflammation of the intestines, which can lead to diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and fatigue. Research shows menstruation can increase these IBD symptoms and cause severe diarrhea.

Gastroenteritis is the most common cause of diarrhoea. Chronic diarrhoea is a symptom of several conditions, including ulcerative colitis and coeliac disease.

In a disgusting turn of events straight out of the “Oregon Trail” game, the diarrhea-inducing malady dysentery is making a stomach-churning comeback in a densely populated region of the state.

Sam Runyon, a nurse, treats Cora Perkins at home in Williamson, W.Va. All of her patients have at least one chronic disease.Credit... Supported by By Eli Saslow Photographs by Erin Schaff Sam ...