Medications to treat diarrhea in adults include over-the-counter remedies, such as loperamide and bismuth subsalicylate. People with an underlying health condition or infection may need prescription ...

There is no single best medication for constipation. Medication efficacy depends on the cause of constipation and a person’s medical history. However, several laxative medications are available ...

Sure, we have many diarrhea jokes. But the reality is that diarrhea kills 2,195 children every day—more than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined. Diarrheal diseases lead to 1 in 9 child deaths ...