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You already know that obvious symptoms, such as chest pain and severe abdominal pain, require immediate medical attention. But the not-so-obvious symptoms may leave you wondering whether you need to s... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of diarrhea that may occur in response to medications used to treat bacterial infections (antibiotics). ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Learn the symptoms of Clostridium difficile, often called C. difficile or C. diff, a bacterium that can cause diarrhea and more serious health complications. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Follow this chart to see if the cause of your diarrhea needs immediate medical attention.This information is NOT a substitute for medical advice. ... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Giardiasis, a diarrheal disease caused by the microscopic parasite Giardia, often affects children in child care settings and those who consume contaiminated water or food. Find tips on reducing your ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Probiotics are live microorganisms or "friendly bacteria" found in foods and dietary supplements that may help prevent diarrhea and other side effects from antibiotic use.... Details >

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clearinghouse, National Institutes of Health

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A doctor may request a C. difficile toxin stool test if your child has taken antibiotics in the past month, has had diarrhea for several days, and may have abdominal pain, poor appetite, and fever. ... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

Follow these simple food handling practices to help prevent Campylobacter infections.... Details >

National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Learn how to prevent diarrhea and complications that may accompany it. ... Details >

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse