Medically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MD Diarrhea is usually contagious when it is acute, meaning it comes on suddenly. Acute ...

When diarrhea is the result of an infection, invasive bacteria are the most likely cause. Large-volume, watery diarrhea and diffuse abdominal cramps are typical of small intestinal infection.

the diarrhea-inducing malady dysentery is making a stomach-churning comeback in a densely populated region of the state. Cases of the hyper-contagious bacterial disease have surged in Multnomah ...

Cases in Multnomah County among people who have not left the country nearly doubled last year, and the number appears to be rising.

Acute, bacterial diarrhea can be severe and, in some cases, life-threatening. The standard method with which to diagnose acute, infectious diarrhea is bacteriological culture; however, this ...

Background and Aims: Often a cause for chronic non-specific diarrhea (≥3 stools per day for more than 4 weeks) is not identified. Small bowel bacterial overgrowth (SBO) can occur without ...

Now, Danish and Ethiopian researchers have linked chronic diarrhea to a specific pattern of gut bacteria, a discovery that could pave the way for new treatments capable of saving lives.

Researchers have found that specific gut cells, BEST4/CA7+ cells, regulate electrolyte and water balance in response to bacterial toxins that cause diarrhea. Their findings show that these cells ...

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