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Chronic diarrhea can cause weight loss due to loss of body fluids. Weight loss from diarrhea is mostly water weight and will likely return. Diarrhea can last from a few days to several weeks, ...

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 ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription drug for adults with type 2 diabetes. One of the more common side effects of Mounjaro is constipation. In clinical studies, constipation was reported in 6% to ...

Senna can help relieve constipation by activating contractions in your intestines that trigger a bowel movement. Using senna for its possible antibacterial properties may treat skin infections like ...

Norovirus, the infamous "winter vomiting disease," is surging again across the United States. Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach bug that causes sudden, often violent bouts of diarrhea and ...