Diarrhea Articles A-Z

Giardia Symptoms

Common Giardia symptoms can include vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, and stomach pain. This eMedTV resource describes these and other signs and symptoms of Giardia in detail. It also discusses when symptoms do not go away or keep coming back.

Giardia Transmission

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.

Giardia Treatment

This eMedTV article explores common methods of treating Giardia, such as prescription drugs and drinking plenty of fluids. This article also takes a look at what to do if your Giardia infection is not responding to treatment.

Giardiasis Treatment

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?

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?

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.

Infant Diarrhea

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.

Infant Stomach Flu

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.

Info About Diarrhea

Info on Cholera

Information on Cholera

Noravirus

The norovirus is highly contagious and can survive extremely cold and hot weather. This eMedTV segment lists other illnesses that can be caused by noroviruses and explains how the virus is transmitted. Noravirus is a common misspelling of norovirus.

Norevirus

A norovirus is very contagious and can cause the stomach flu and other illnesses. This eMedTV article explains how to help prevent transmission and explores the incubation period of these infections. Norevirus is a common misspelling of norovirus.

Noro Virus

A norovirus is a virus that causes numerous illnesses, including the stomach flu. This eMedTV Web page explains how noroviruses are transmitted and how long infected people remain contagious. Noro virus is a common misspelling of norovirus.

Norovirus

A norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause what is often called "stomach flu." This page of the eMedTV Web site explains this virus in detail, including how it is transmitted, the illnesses it may cause, and more.