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About diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is passing looser or more frequent stools than is normal for you. It affects most people from time to time and is usually nothing to worry about. However, it can be distressing and unpleasant until it passes, which normally takes a few days to a week.
What causes diarrhoea?
Diarrhea may be acute or chronic. Any diarrhea lasting more thana couple of weeks (>3 weeks) is termed as chronic diarrhea. Acute diarrhea may is caused generally by infectious casuses
Gastroenteritis can be caused by:
- • a virus – such as norovirus or rotavirus
- • bacteria – such as campylobacter and Escherichia coli (E. coli), which are often picked up from contaminated food
- • a parasite – such as the parasite that causes giardiasis, which is spread in contaminated water
Chronic diarrhoeas
Diarrhoeas lasting for more than 2 weeks require detailed evaluation by a gastroenterologist. It is important to find the cause to be effectively treat these diarrhoeas. The various causes of these diarrhoeas include Inflammatory bowel disease, Celiac disease, tropical sprue and causes like irritable bowel syndrome
What to do if you have diarrhoea
Diarrhoea can lead to dehydration, so you should drink plenty of fluids – small, frequent sips of water – until it passes. It’s very important that babies and small children do not become dehydrated.
Oral rehydration salts are important way of maintaining hydration.You should eat solid food as soon as you feel able to.
Medications to reduce diarrhoea, such as loperamide, are available but may prolong diarrhea in some cases.
When to see your doctor
It’s important to see your doctor if the diarrhoea is particularly frequent or severe, or associated with other symptoms, such as:
- • blood in your or your child’s stool
- • persistent vomiting
- • a severe or continuous stomach ache
- • weight loss
- • signs of dehydration – including drowsiness, passing urine infrequently, and feeling lightheaded or dizzy
- • your stool is dark or black – this may be a sign of bleeding inside your stomach
It is important to see your doctor in case of chronic diarrheas lasting more than three weeks
Preventing Acute infectious diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is often caused by an infection. You can reduce your risk by making sure you maintain high standards of hygiene.
For example, you should:
- • wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after going to the toilet and before eating or preparing food
- • clean the toilet, including the handle and the seat, with disinfectant after each bout of diarrhoea
- • avoid sharing towels, flannels, cutlery, or utensils with other household members
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