Diarrhea may actually serve a vital function in your body by helping it clear out illnesses that are making you sick. Apparently, scientists aren’t totally sure why this happens, so an international ...

If you’re experiencing diarrhea along with other possible symptoms of a contagious illness, you may need to stay home from work, school, and other public places until you’ve recovered. Diarrhea is ...

Potatoes and diarrhea have two possible connections. The first is that potatoes may cause diarrhea if you eat lots of them with the skin still on or if you’re allergic or intolerant to them. The ...

A parent or caregiver needs to seek medical attention if the toddler’s diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, is accompanied by a fever of 102°F (38°C) or higher, or there are signs of dehydration. While ...