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What is Diarrhea?

 

What is Diarrhea?

Diarrhea is a very common disease in a variety of people a few times every year. It can be caused by bacteria Campylobacter link, Escherichia coli link (E. Coli), Salmonella link, and Shigella. Diarrhea does not last for a specific period it goes away on its own. Having loose or watery stool is called diarrhea. 

Causes:

The main causes of diarrhea are as follows:

  • It may be caused by contaminated food or water
  • Parasites are also involved in this.
  • Medicines like antibiotics, cancer drugs, and anti-acids that have magnesium also cause diarrhea
  • Some surgeries like partial intestine or gall bladder might be a major cause of it.
  • Radiation therapy is also involved in diarrhea
  • Poor absorption of food is also causing diarrhea
  • Eating food that disturbs the digestive system

Symptoms:

Its major symptoms are:

  • Using bathroom frequently
  • Several pain in the abdomen
  • The patient may have a fever
  • Vomiting is also a major symptom
  • The patient may have cramps
  • The patient might feel bloating in his/her belly

How much diarrhea can be dangerous for human health:


 Diarrhea can be dangerous if it stays for a long time. Therefore, it is advised to see a doctor if the followings symptoms you may experience
  • If Diarrhea stays more than two days.
  • The temperature of the body rises more than 102°f.
  • More than 6 stools in 1 day.
  • Pain that is unbearable in the abdomen.
  • If you have Frequent vomiting.
  • feeling Dehydrated.

Treatment:

Its treatment is following as:
  • Replacement of medicines you are taking
  • Anti-biotics might help you get rid of this disease
  • Drinking rice water is also a very good home treatment
  • Which foods to eat during diarrhea

Foods to avoid during diarrhea:

You should avoid the following foods when you have diarrhea

  • Dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc, should also be avoided
  • Foods having more spices
  • Onions might help in increasing diarrhea 
  • Corns can also cause diarrhea to increase
  • Citrus fruits are not good to eat
  • The patient should avoid alcohol consumption

Food to eat during Diarrhea

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You should eat the following food during diarrhea:
  • Cereal should be cooked
  • You should eat soda crackers
  • Apple sauce and apple juice are also a very good diet during diarrhea
  • Decaffeinated tea should be used
  • Pedialyte consumption is good during this disease
  • Chicken broth and beef broth will not diarrhea let increase



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