When you're struggling with diarrhea, you just want it to stop. Bouts of the loose, watery stool are often unpredictable and can be accompanied by cramps, pain, burning, fever and even blood.

While diarrhea often improves on its own in 1 to 3 days, a few remedies can help promote firmer stools faster. We'll discuss these fast-acting remedies, plus causes and prevention tips.