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Tokenz: 596 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | School project and my emails not working. I need to email myself this so ill just use the forum, sorry anyway. What is diarrhea? What is diarrhea? Diarrhea: di•ar• rhea (noun) Frequent and watery bowel movements. Anyone in any age group can get diarrhea, it is also very common. It also must be treated right away to avoid serious health problems. The average person has diarrhea about 4 times in one year. There are also many causes and symptoms of it as well. Symptoms & Signs Diarrhea can be short term or long term. Short term diarrhea is also known as “acute diarrhea”, and long term diarrhea is also known as “chronic diarrhea”. If your diarrhea is chronic, it will probably last around 4 days. Most diarrhea is accompanied and/or caused by bloating, nausea, cramps/cramping, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease and many other digestive, excretory, circulatory or respiratory problems,. Depending on the symptoms and/or causes, diarrhea may occur fewer or more times and can occasionally be bloody. Needing to use the bathroom frequently can affect it as well. These are some common causes of diarrhea: Bacterial infections: ex: Salmonella. Bacteria consumed into the body can affect your diarrhea. Viral infections: Many kinds of viruses can cause or accompany diarrhea Food intolerances: For some people food can be difficult to digest or goes through your body to fast. Intestinal diseases: Such as celiac disease Functional bowel disorders: When the intestines do not work properly. Parasites: For some people food can be difficult to digest or goes through your body to fast. Reaction to Medicines: Medicine containing magnesium and other chemicals. Important Diarrhea Facts Points to Remember • Diarrhea is a very common problem and most of the time is not that serious. • No matter how serious your diarrhea may be, you must consult a doctor about the problem. • Food sensitivities, food intolerances, parasites, Reaction(s) to medicine, bacterial infections, functional bowel disorders and viral infections • Before taking medication consult your doctor • Diarrhea can be very dangerous when one is dehydrated, hungry or has had too much to eat. Treatment Medicine such as antibiotics can be taken to stop or calm down diarrhea. However, certain antibiotics may have side-effects and may not be for you, consult your doctor about medication. If you have gone camping lately or traveled out of the country, the water or food may have been contaminated with bacteria. Certain drugs may help as well. Loperamide is effective and is also in Pepto-Bismol. Antidiarrheal products Hey Pepto-Bismol!
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