Diarrhea Articles A-Z
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Common Giardia symptoms can include vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. This eMedTV resource describes these and other symptoms in detail. It also discusses chronic giardiasis -- when symptoms do not go away or keep recurring.
Giardia transmission, as this eMedTV article explains, occurs when a person accidentally swallows something (such as recreational water or uncooked food) infected with the Giardia lamblia parasite. Other transmission methods are also discussed.
This eMedTV article explains common methods of Giardia treatment that doctors usually prescribe. For example, treatment typically involves drugs, drinking plenty of fluids, and possibly treating those in close contact with the infected person.
This eMedTV page explains the steps in giardiasis treatment, usually consisting of prescription drugs, hydration, and treating close contacts. This page also discusses the effectiveness of drugs and the importance of fluid intake during treatment.
How is cholera spread? As this eMedTV page explains, cholera transmission occurs through food or water that is contaminated with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. This page also explains how cholera is unlikely to be spread through person-to-person contact.
How long does diarrhea last? As explained in this eMedTV article, most cases of diarrhea last one to three days; however, diarrhea can last for several months -- or even longer.
If your infant has diarrhea, it's important to prevent him or her from becoming dehydrated. This eMedTV segment discusses infant diarrhea, including information about the risks of dehydration and how to know when to take your child to the doctor.
When the illness affects an infant, stomach flu presents a special concern. As this eMedTV segment explains, infants with stomach flu are at a greater risk for dehydration. This article identifies symptoms to look for in infants with stomach flu.
A norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause what is often called "stomach flu." This eMedTV article explains what a norovirus is, discusses how it is transmitted, and lists the illnesses it may cause.
