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The complete guide to diarrhea
Get a comprehensive look at the causes, symptoms, and solutions for diarrhea, explained by Dr. Ted.
- Introduction: Understanding the Rapids
- Understanding Diarrhea
- The Inner Workings: Your Digestive System in Action
- Spotting the Signs of Diarrhea
- Root Causes of Diarrhea
- The Ripple Effects: Complications if Ignored
- Diagnosis: Getting to the Bottom of It
- Treatment Avenues: Finding Relief and Restoring Balance
- Natural and Alternative Therapies: Gentle Ways to Support Recovery
- Preventive Measures: Keeping the River Calm
- Closing Thoughts: Steering Toward Balance
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Articles on diarrhea
Dr. Ted's articles on diarrhea.
Your IBD Is “In Remission”… So Why Does Your Gut Still Act Up? The Truth About “Phantom Flares” (and How to Take Back Control)
If your doctor says your Crohn’s or UC is in remission, but you still get cramps, urgency, bloating, or “flare-like” days, you’re not imagining it. This post explains how IBS can overlap with IBD, why symptoms can linger even when inflammation is quiet, and how to tell the difference using clues plus tests like fecal calprotectin and CRP. You’ll also get a practical “two-lane” plan: treat inflammation when it’s active, and use an IBS toolbox (gut-brain therapies, targeted food trials, movement, and symptom-focused options) when it isn’t.
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Yes, a Meat Allergy Exists: How Tick Bites Can Turn Dinner into Hives
If burgers or ice cream seem fine at dinner but wake you up hours later with cramps, diarrhea, or hives, it may not be “just your stomach.” A real meat allergy triggered by tick bites can cause delayed gut reactions that hit in the middle of the night. Here’s how alpha-gal syndrome works, why it’s easy to miss, and what to do if your gut is sending clues.
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The Fiber Fix: How I Help Patients Feel Lighter, Calmer, and Fuller Without Counting Calories
Fiber isn’t about rules, calories, or restriction — it’s about rhythm. When you add the right kinds in the right amounts, your gut feels calmer, your cravings ease, and your energy evens out. Think of fiber as the quiet traffic cop in your digestive system, keeping things moving smoothly and signaling “all clear” to your brain. In this guide, I’ll show you how fiber helps you feel lighter, fuller, and more in control — without counting a single calorie.
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