Pepto-Bismol treats both upset stomach and diarrhea, but Tums does not. Pepto-Bismol is not safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, while Tums is safe. Tums is available in multiple strengths and ...

The "pink stuff" treats upset stomach and diarrhea in adults, but the original Pepto-Bismol formula isn’t recommended for kids. Here’s what parents need to know. Medically reviewed by Natalie D. Muth, ...

Some people have guts of steel, while others are … a little more sensitive. Here are tips for preventing stomach discomfort and motion sickness on trips. By Ruffin Prevost We’ve all encountered that ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Hernando County officals have have lifted a county-wide burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Hernando County. "Hernando County has seen adequate precipitation accumulations resulting in a ...

Every living creature needs water to survive. And sweating, peeing, vomiting, and diarrhea all militate against optimal fluid levels, says MedlinePlus, even to the point of threatening survival. The ...

Fire crews are battling a significant fire at a scrapyard on Old Tampa Highway in Osceola County. Sky 13 few over the ongoing situation.. U.S. 17-92 is currently closed as a result of the fire and the ...