Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Diarrhea and runners

Why long-distance running may trigger bowel problems

Amplify’d from www.altmeds.com

Dealing with Runner's Diarrhea

The risk of experiencing runners' diarrhea can be reduced with some simple steps brought about by a basic understanding of your intestinal system.

Runners' diarrhea is the term for the group of diarrhea-related symptoms brought on by intense or prolonged exercise. This decidedly unpleasant phenomenon may manifest itself through intestinal cramping, loose and frequent stools, fecal incontinence, and (on rare occasions) rectal bleeding. These symptoms may appear during or after exercising and are most common when the exercise type is that of long-distance running.


 

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