Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Diarrhea is often caused by infections, including bacterial, viral, or parasitic.Food poisoning can trigger diarrhea if you eat food ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 48-year-old woman who has the sudden onset (within a half-hour) of uncontrollable watery diarrhea after eating in restaurants. I’m trying to narrow down the cause and believe ...

Diarrhea is often contagious, especially when it's caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Infectious diarrhea can spread by not washing hands after using the bathroom or touching contaminated ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old female who is in moderate health. After a monthslong bout of diarrhea, blood work, and a colonoscopy, I’ve been diagnosed with microscopic colitis. After a round of ...

C. diff, which is short for Clostridioides difficile, is a type of bacteria that may cause serious problems in the digestive system. It is one of the most common causes of diarrhea linked to ...

Diarrhea is a common symptom of various medical conditions. It involves having loose, watery stools three or more times per day. Acute, or short-term, diarrhea usually lasts for a couple of days.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes various gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea, because inflammation causes damage to the mucus lining of the digestive tract. Symptoms and their severity ...

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 ...

Everyone has a different reaction to stress. But if you find that you’re running to the bathroom when you’re feeling frazzled or under pressure, you may wonder if stress can cause diarrhea.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 48-year-old woman who has the sudden onset (within a half-hour) of uncontrollable watery diarrhea after eating in restaurants. I’m trying to narrow down the cause and believe ...