Large doses of antidiarrheal drugs like bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate) can cause very light stools that usually turn brown again after stopping. White or clay-colored stool can ...

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A liquid bowel movement (diarrhea) is usually related to a short-term health challenge like food poisoning or a viral infection. It may also be related to a chronic condition. Diarrhea can happen to ...

It’s like the childhood book taught us—everybody poops, right? But there’s a big difference between needing to go number two and having uncontrollable, not to mention uncomfortable, diarrhea. So if ...

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Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Mild bloating is common, but ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week. Trump announced this on Thursday, but details about the timing ...

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Ozempic due to the medication’s effect on the digestive system, which slows nutrient absorption. Dietary adjustments, such as eating smaller meals and avoiding ...