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Traveler’s diarrhea is a common travel-related illness that anyone can get when traveling to certain areas. Most cases are mild…
For healthy adults, the symptoms of gastroenteritis are usually mild. In most cases, you don’t need to see a doctor…
Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of cells from the immune system in your body. It can occur in people of…
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention.
Several types of diarrhea medicine are available over-the-counter to help you feel better and ease your symptoms.
Diverticular Disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon).
How do you know if your newborn is sick. These signs may give you a clue.
Giardiasis is an infection in the small intestine that comes from a parasite found in feces. Mild symptoms will go…
Food poisoning is a primarily intestinal illness that occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful bacteria, viruses,…
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that affects the kidneys, bladder, and urethra area.
Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It can strike anyone…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It describes a group of symptoms that affect your large intestine…
An anal fissure is a small crack or tear in the thin, moist lining of the lower rectum. It’s a…
A special diet known as the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) is an effective way to treat an…
It can be hard to know when you should go to the doctor. There are no rules about when to…
Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities.
A clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection is a bacterial infection in your intestines.
Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,…
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