American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘diarrhea’
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Anaphylaxis: Your guide to prevention
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention.
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UTIs in Young Children
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that affects the kidneys, bladder, and urethra area.
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BRAT Diet: Recovering From an Upset Stomach
A special diet known as the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) is an effective way to treat an…
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Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities.
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Mastocytosis
Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of cells from the immune system in your body. It can occur in people of…
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Stomach Virus (Gastroenteritis)
Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It can strike anyone…
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Giardiasis
Giardiasis is an infection in the small intestine that comes from a parasite found in feces. Mild symptoms will go…
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Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a primarily intestinal illness that occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful bacteria, viruses,…
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Vomiting and Diarrhea
Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Deciding When to See a Doctor
Knowing when to see a doctor is an important decision. While there are no set rules, some general guidelines can…
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Traveler’s Diarrhea
Traveler’s diarrhea is a common travel-related illness that anyone can get when traveling to certain areas. Most cases are mild…
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Doc, Do I Have the “Stomach Flu”?
For healthy adults, the symptoms of gastroenteritis are usually mild. In most cases, you don’t need to see a doctor…
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Anti-diarrheal Medicines: OTC Relief for Diarrhea
Several types of diarrhea medicine are available over-the-counter to help you feel better and ease your symptoms.
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Diverticular Disease (Diverticulitis)
Diverticular Disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon).
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Recognizing Newborn Illnesses
How do you know if your newborn is sick. These signs may give you a clue.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It describes a group of symptoms that affect your large intestine…
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Anal Fissure
An anal fissure is a small crack or tear in the thin, moist lining of the lower rectum. It’s a…
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C. diff (Clostridium difficile) Infection
A clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection is a bacterial infection in your intestines.
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Rotavirus
Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,…
