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Search results for diahorrea

  • Loperamide: a medicine used to treat diarrhoea

    NHS medicines information on loperamide – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

  • Codeine: medicine to treat pain and diarrhoea.

    NHS medicines information on codeine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

  • Diarrhoea and vomiting

    Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. Find out how to treat and avoid spreading them, and when to get medical help.

  • Coeliac disease - Symptoms

    Find out about the symptoms of coeliac disease. Diarrhoea is a common symptom, caused by the small bowel (intestines) not being able to absorb nutrients.

  • Inflammatory bowel disease

    Find out about inflammatory bowel disease, what the symptoms are, how it’s treated, what causes it and where you can get support.

  • Giardiasis

    Find out about giardiasis, an infection of the digestive system caused by tiny parasites called Giardia intestinalis.

  • Dysentery

    Find out about dysentery, including the symptoms, when to see a GP, treatment, how to reduce your risk of getting it and how to avoid passing it on to others.

  • Cyclospora

    Find out about cyclospora, including how you get it, where it’s found and what the symptoms are.

  • Clostridium difficile (C. diff)

    Find out about Clostridium difficile (C. diff), including what the symptoms are, who's most at risk and how it's treated.

  • How and when to take Pepto-Bismol

    NHS medicines information on dosage for Pepto-Bismol, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.