Infectious Diarrhea: Related Videos

Cancer and Diarrhea

Cancer and Diarrhea Some people undergoing chemotherapy experience diarrhea. When the diarrhea is severe, doctors are sometimes forced to cut back on the cancer treatment. Listen to the story of a patient whose problem is under control with a medication that can be effective against severe cases of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea.

Keywords: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, somatostatin, somatostatin analogs, diarrhea, chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, chemotherapy induced diarrhea, CID, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, colon cancer, 5 FU, fluorouracil

How Sick Is Your Child

How Sick Is Your Child It's inevitable that at some point in your child's life he or she will suffer vomiting and diarrhea. Most often they are nothing to get worried about, but occasionally they can be a sign of something more serious. Our panel of experts will discuss the many factors that can cause diarrhea and vomiting, and what you should do when it happens.

Keywords: Vomiting, diarrhea, vaccinations, pediatrics, polio, rotavirus, epidemic diarrheal illness, hepatitis, Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae B, intestinal blockage, diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, acellular pertussis, ear infections, pneumococcus, influenza, chicken pox, Varicella, dehydration, gastroesophageal reflux, GERD, Pedialyte, gastroenteritis, Lomotil, antihistamines, Phenergan, Tigan, antispasmodics, breast feeding, nutritional anemia, Dr. Daniel Neuspiel, Dr. Steven Schwartz

Diarrhea Causes

Diarrhea Causes Constant trips to the bathroom, burning, discomfort, we've all experienced diarrhea at one time or another. But why does it occur? Some say it's just the intestine's natural way to clean house. But in some cases diarrhea could mean something more serious. When should it become a health concern? Join our panel of specialists as they discuss diarrhea and its causes.

Keywords: diarrhea, constipation, intestine, bathroom

Chemo ID

Chemo ID Diarrhea is a well-known side-effect of certain chemotherapies, and while for some patients it's a minor nuisance, for others it may become a life-threatening problem. Fortunately, diarrhea can be controlled with conventional treatments as well as newer hormonal drugs, so it's important for patients to let their doctors know about the problem right away. Tune in as experts discuss the options.

Keywords: Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, chemotherapy, diarrhea, cancer, hormonal agents, chemotherapy regimens, dehydration, fluid imbalances, electrolyte imbalances, weight loss, intestinal bleeding, 5-fluorouracil, 5-FU, leucovorin, Camptosar, irinotecan, fluid replacement, electrolyte replacement, opioids, loperamide, diphenoxylate, Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, treatment, gastrointestinal tract, refractory diarrhea, somatostatin, antibiotics, colon cancer

Treating Diarrhea

Treating Diarrhea Diarrhea usually goes away on its own, but in some cases medication and other forms of treatment are necessary. What are the options? Join our panel of gastroenterologists as they discuss the various treatments for diarrhea.