Having to poop midrun happens more often than you might think (or hope). In fact, this experience is so common that there’s a term for it: runner’s diarrhea, a.k.a. runner’s trots. If you’ve had loose ...

Tired of being sidelined by runner's diarrhea? Here's what experts recommend to get you back on the road. Rerouting your planned run, soiling your fave run shorts, and leaking like a water balloon are ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) anti-diarrheal medications like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol can help relieve diarrhea fast. You can eat the BRAT diet, which includes bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, to ease ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Diarrhea and constipation are common causes of fecal incontinence.  Dietary changes and medications can help improve fecal incontinence.Eating smaller meals and going ...

On good days, you probably don’t think twice about dropping a deuce. But when something goes awry, it can quickly turn into a major source of stress—especially when you just can’t seem to stop pooping ...

Everyone has a different reaction to stress. But if you find that you’re running to the bathroom when you’re feeling frazzled or under pressure, you may wonder if stress can cause diarrhea.

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...