Diarrhea
Sometimes your butt lets a little too loose.
Here’s When to See a Doctor About Diarrhea and When to Wait for It to Pass
Should you stay or should you go?
By Korin Miller
12 Possible Reasons Your Poop Is a Strange Shade of Green
Let’s get to the bottom of this.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Rabia de Latour, MD
3 Things to Do When Traveler’s Diarrhea Is Ruining Your Life
Read this before you toss back the Imodium.
By Julia Ries
7 Foods to Eat When You Have Miserable, Seemingly Unending Diarrhea
Plus, how to ease back into enjoying your favorite meals again.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
8 Reasons You Might See Blood in Your Poop—And When to See a Doctor About It
Is it hemorrhoids? IBD? Something even more serious? We’ve got answers.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Rabia de Latour, MD
4 Remedies for Constipation That Won’t Accidentally Give You Diarrhea
Not being able to poop sucks, but you also don’t want to go too hard in the other direction.
By Julia Ries
How to Nourish Yourself If a Crohn’s Diagnosis Has You Freaked Out About Food
Good news: Your favorite stuff isn’t automatically off limits.
By Sara Gaynes LevyMedically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
Why Does Alcohol Make You Poop Your Brains Out the Next Day?
Hangover dumps are pure agony. Here’s what we learned about finding relief.
By Drew SchwartzMedically reviewed by Brijen J. Shah, MD, AGAF
5 Questions to Ask Your GI Doc After a Crohn’s Diagnosis
Having an open conversation can help you feel more prepared (and a lot less anxious).
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
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How to Take Care of Your Mind and Body When You Have Crohn’s
These small routine tweaks can help make your day-to-day more comfortable.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
How to Handle a Bathroom Emergency With Grace and Speed
Yep, we’re talking about IBD and pooping your pants, folks.
By Debra WittMedically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
Norovirus Can Spread Through Food—Here Are the Most Common Sources to Know
Cases of the super-contagious stomach bug are on the rise.
By Korin Miller
This Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug Can Cause Gnarly Symptoms—Here’s What to Look Out For
The CDC just issued a warning about shigella infections, which are on the rise.
By Maggie O'Neill
52,000+ Pounds of Charcuterie Meats Have Been Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
The affected products were sent to stores nationwide.
By Maggie O'Neill
Here’s How EPI, a Commonly Misdiagnosed Digestive Disorder, Affects Your Body
The rare condition can spur all sorts of side effects that take a toll on your life.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Brijen J. Shah, MD, AGAF
5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After an Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Diagnosis
The condition can cause all sorts of mayhem in the digestive tract.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kerri Glassner, DO
5 Ways to Avoid Getting a Nasty Little Stomach Bug From Your Thanksgiving Meal
Because your family should be gathered around the table, not the toilet.
By Korin Miller
Food Safety Experts Are Begging You to Stop Washing Your Raw Chicken Already
It’s necessary like 0% of the time.
By Stephanie Watson and Cassie ShortsleeveMedically reviewed by Payal K. Patel, MD
5 Things I Do to Make Living With Crohn’s Feel Less Isolating
The right treatment and support system has made all the difference.
By Emilia Benton
Is Food Poisoning Contagious? Here’s How It Actually Spreads
Trust us, you’ll want to avoid it.
By Sara LindbergMedically reviewed by Rabia de Latour, MD
We Know You’re Dying to Talk About Period Poop
The struggle is real.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
Could Changes in Your Poop Be an Early Sign of Pregnancy?
The answer isn't so straightforward.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD
5 Ways People With Ulcerative Colitis Plan for Events
It’s not as simple as just marking your calendar.
By Korin Miller