OTC medications like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol can help stop diarrhea. Eating bland, low-fiber foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (BRAT diet) can improve symptoms. It's essential to stay ...

A mysterious gut hormone may be behind many cases of chronic diarrhea, especially in people with undiagnosed bile acid malabsorption, a condition often mistaken for irritable bowel syndrome.

Probiotics are available in many different species and strengths. Some studies suggest probiotics may help with certain types of diarrhea, but others indicate they have little effect. Probiotics are ...