Diarrhea
INFORMATION ON DIARRHEA:-
Diarrhea is a condition characterized by frequent loose of watery stool (more than 3 times a day). Diarrhea is capable of causing dehydration in body, which means that body’s ideal water level gets decreases.
CAUSE OF DIARRHEA:-
1. Infection through bacteria.
2. Infection through virus.
3. Intolerance of food.
4. Intestinal disease.
5. functional disorder of bowel
SYMPTOMS OF DIARRHEA:-
1. Abdominal pain.
2. Nausea.
3. Urgent need of bathroom.
4. Rise in temperature.
5. Blood in stool.
DIAGNOSIS OF DIARRHEA:-
1. Blood test.
2. Stool test.
3. Colonoscopy.
4. Sigmoidoscopy.
5. Physical examination.
PREVENTION FROM DIARRHEA:-
In most cases of diarrhea, replacing lost fluid to prevent dehydration is the only treatment necessary. Medicines that stop diarrhea may be helpful in some cases, but they are not recommended for people whose diarrhea is caused by a bacterial infection or parasite. Instead of prescribe strong medicines, doctors usually prescribe antibiotics. Viral causes are either treated with medication or left to run their course, depending on the severity and type of the virus.
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