Q: I would like your opinion of probiotics. Do you think they would help with chronic diarrhea after having my gallbladder removed? – C.F.R. A: Probiotics are bacteria that are abundantly found in a ...

Q: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which caused a bowel perforation. I had a sigmoidectomy, no problem, and a resection. Now I'm dealing with constant and urgent diarrhea, as well as some ...

Dear Dr. Gott: At age 77, my friend underwent surgery to remove precancerous tissue in the upper intestine. The second day after the surgery, she was rushed into the operating room to remove more of ...

Diarrhea is a common condition in which a person passes loose, watery stool. In some cases, diarrhea may lead to dehydration, which can be life threatening. Diarrhea may occur due to side effects from ...

Microscopic colitis is colon inflammation that may give you chronic watery diarrhea. Changes to your diet, medications, or surgery might be possible treatments to consider. Microscopic colitis is an ...

Q: I am writing to find how my friend might be helped. At 77, she underwent surgery to remove precancerous tissue in the upper intestine. Her father died of colon cancer, and a brother has the same ...