Introduction
Diarrhea is a gut disorder that involves unusually frequent and loose bowel movements. It is a condition in which there is a loss of fluids and electrolytes transpire.
Symptoms
- Loose, watery stools
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Causes
- Viral infection: Norovirus, rotavirus, enteric adenovirus and cytomegalovirus are the viruses that can cause diarrhea.
- Bacterial infection: Exposure to pathogenic bacteria like E. coli or Campylobacter.
- Medication: Diarrhea can be caused by many medications, including antibiotics. Antibiotics reduce diseases by eliminating harmful bacteria, but they also eradicate beneficial bacteria.
- Eating foods that disturb the digestive system is one of the other potential causes of diarrhea.
- Specific food allergies and intolerances (Celiac disease or lactose intolerance).
- Radiation treatment.
- Food malabsorption (poor absorption).
- Anxiety and tension.
Treatment
- Inadequate water consumption.
- Antibiotics required if there is bacterial infection.
Prevention
Diarrhea can be prevented by;
- Consumption of essential salts
- Taking hygiene measure
- Drinking clean water
- Immunization
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