Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent, similar episodes of severe nausea and vomiting. An episode may last for a few hours to several days and then is followed by a period of time during which affected indivi...

Travelers' diarrhea facts Travelers' diarrhea is a gastrointestinal illness that occurs in travelers. Travelers' diarrhea usually is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria or, less commonly, with parasites or vir...

Travelers' diarrhea facts Travelers' diarrhea is a gastrointestinal illness that occurs in travelers. Travelers' diarrhea usually is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria or, less commonly, with parasites or vir...

Fructosuria is a rare but benign inherited metabolic disorder. It is characterized by the excretion of fruit sugar (fructose) in the urine. Normally, no fructose is excreted in the urine. This condition is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme fruc...

Travelers' diarrhea is defined by most experts as three or more unformed stools in a 24 hour time period, passed by a person who is traveling. Travelers' diarrhea is commonly accompanied by abdominal cramps, nausea, and bloating. Travelers' diarrh...