What is the best treatment for my chronic diarrhea?

To help determine the best treatment for persistent diarrhea, a medical evaluation to look for the underlying cause is necessary. Important factors include:

• Whether the stools are loose and watery or contain blood and mucous

• The person’s travel history

• If the person had a recent hospital stay or was taking antibiotics before the diarrhea started

• What drugs or supplements the person is taking that could be causing diarrhea as a side effect.