If diarrhea is mild, goes away within a few days, and you aren't showing signs of dehydration, you can let it run its course. See a healthcare provider if it becomes severe.

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Diarrhea usually lasts just a few days without any further issues. However, diarrhea that lasts more than three days can cause weight loss. It may be a ...

Children receive treatment at the International Centre For Diarrheal Disease Research in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 23. Diarrhea is the second-leading cause of death among children under 5 worldwide.

There's a treatment that's been around for decades that we know is really effective. When you ask doctors in surveys, what they would do for a hypothetical case of diarrhea, most of them say they ...

Imodium A-D is a common and effective OTC treatment for diarrhea, including traveler’s diarrhea. When you take it as directed, it can help manage diarrhea and its symptoms.

The treatment approach depends on the severity of the impaction and the patient’s overall health status. For mild cases, oral hydration combined with osmotic laxatives often proves sufficient.

When you have diarrhea, avoid greasy, sugary, and spicy foods. Eat foods that are easy on the stomach like soup, boiled vegetables, crackers, and lots of liquids.