Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency, volume, or both of the passing of stool. It is a symptom of various diseases and conditions, and can be life-threatening if left untreated. Diarrhea can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, food poisoning, medication, parasites, and underlying medical con…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 95× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency, volume, or both of the passing of stool. It is a symptom of various diseases and conditions, and can be life-threatening if left untreated. Diarrhea can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, food poisoning, medication, parasites, and underlying medical conditions. Treatments vary depending on the cause and severity, however, over-the-counter medications, antibiotics, probiotics, dietary modifications, and electrolyte replacement may all be used to help manage the symptoms of diarrhea. It is important to seek medical advice if diarrhea persists.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 95 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Diarrhea, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Inflammation Research.

Journal editorial board
Thomas Boldicke · Germany Graziella Curtale · Italy Frederic Velard · France

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