Paradoxical diarrhea occurs when watery stool leaks around a fecal impaction. You can develop paradoxical diarrhea from long-term constipation. Treating paradoxical diarrhea includes removing stool ...

Having diarrhea is definitely no fun. Needing to run to the bathroom every few minutes can make you feel self-conscious, and you probably don’t feel like eating much or doing your favorite activities.

Dear Doctor: My daughter had her gall bladder removed, and two months later she's still suffering from watery diarrhea. She even had to be hospitalized to restore her fluids. What does your gall ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Occasional morning diarrhea (watery or loose stool) is completely normal and usually not something to worry about.

Chronic diarrhea in infants who eat solid food is defined as frequent, loose, watery bowel movements for at least 4 weeks. It can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and other serious complications.

Osmotic diarrhea is when undigested material reduces how much water and electrolytes the bowels can absorb. It can occur when a person’s body has difficulty digesting certain foods, such as lactose.

If you ever notice that your poop smells sweet, it could suggest that changes are happening with your gut microbiome, says Dr. Ritu Nahar, MD, a gastroenterologist at Allied Digestive Health in ...