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Causes and risk factors of diarrhea

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Diarrhea is often caused by infections, including bacterial, viral, ...
“It’s not pool water that gets people sick, it’s the people hanging out at the pool,” Dr. Sharon Nachman, a professor of pediatric infectious diseases at Stony Brook University, tells Yahoo Life.
Treatment for gastroenteritis is mainly rest and staying hydrated. One type of antacid may be helpful for diarrhea. Gastroenteritis is also known as the stomach flu. It causes nausea, stomach pain, ...
Organizing certain over-the-counter medications, hydration packs, and other items in an accessible place can quickly help prepare you to relieve symptoms like congestion, coughing, and diarrhea. Viral ...
Why do people get upset stomachs after going to the pool? “It’s not pool water that gets people sick, it’s the people hanging out at the pool,” Dr. Sharon Nachman, a professor of pediatric infectious ...