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Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a loose watery stool that passes more than three times a day. Questions about treatments, symptoms, causes, abdominal cramps and dehydration can be found here.

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How can dehydration be prevented?

keep well hydrated

do not eat solid foods because they cause

vomiting and diarrhea which contribute to

fluid loss

How do you get diahreea?

There are a number of ways you can contract diarrhoea;

For short term diarrhoea is can be;

a symptom of a bowel infection (gastroenteritis), which can be caused by:

a virus - such as norovirus or rotavirus

bacteria - such as campylobacter, Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), Escherichia coli (E. coli), salmonella or shigella; these can all cause food poisoning parasites.

Other potential causes of short term bouts of diarrhoea can include;

feelings of anxiety, drinking too much alcohol, a food allergy, appendicitis or damage to the lining of the intestines as a result of radiotherapy

Medication can cause diarrhoea sometimes for instance taking;

antibiotics , antacid medicines that contain magnesium

some chemotherapy medicines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

statins - cholesterol-lowering medicines, laxatives - medicine used to help empty your bowels

Diarrhoea that can cause persistent issues include:

irritable bowel syndrome conditions that cause the gut to become inflamed, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

coeliac disease - which is a digestive condition where you have an adverse reaction to gluten

bile acid malabsorption - where bile produced by the liver builds up in the digestive system

chronic pancreatitis -

inflammation of the pancreas where small bulges or pockets develop in the lining of the intestine

bowel cancer - this can cause diarrhoea and blood in what is passed.

Persistent diarrhoea can also sometimes occur after you have surgery on the stomach, such as a gastrectomy.

What does it mean when you have diarrhea and your tummy hurts?

Diarrhea can be caused by bad food, reactions to medication, or a virus. The stomach pains are probably gas.

Why do sugary drinks make diarrhea worse?

Sugary drinks can worsen diarrhea because high sugar content can draw water into the intestines, leading to increased fluid output and more frequent bowel movements. Additionally, many sugary beverages contain artificial sweeteners, which can cause gastrointestinal distress in some individuals. The rapid fermentation of sugars by gut bacteria can also contribute to gas and bloating, exacerbating diarrhea symptoms. Overall, these factors can disrupt the normal digestive process, leading to more severe diarrhea.

What should you give a 3 years old boy who vomits and have diarrhea something to eat?

Avoid anything milky, just give him weak orange squash and occasional glucose tablet. That will keep his blood sugar OK until he is free of symptoms for 24 hours. If symptoms persists or he runs a high temperature get him to a doctor.

What is a word that means verbal diarrhea?

Verbal diarrhea: you could say "ballshit" ??? No.......I mean a real word!!! One a priest would use.

Why does the failure to break down sugars lead to diarrhea?

Sugars that aren't broken down into one of the simplest forms cause the body to push fluid into the intestines, which results in watery diarrhea (osmotic diarrhea).

Can tooth extraction cause diarrhea?

Yes it can cause diarrhea, particularly the antibiotics

What happens when you get diarrhea with food poisoning?

Simply, toxins from the bacteria cause the intestines to release large amounts of water which causes diarrhea. One way to look at it is that your system is essentially trying to flush out the bad stuff.

You do have to be careful during such a bout because the person experiencing the diarrhea can become dehydrated.

How do you spell diarea?

The medical condition marked by loose stools is spelled "diarrhea."

A person with chronic diarrhea is at risk for?

if it goes on long enough it could kill someone if goes on for like four days you should rush yourslef the the doctor if what he gives dont help after about 3 days then you should go to the ER

worte ''by the last ture redneck''

Why does diarrhea stink?

Because fecal matter is made up of digested and undigested food and waste particles from the body such as dead blood cells and other excreted waste from the kidneys and the liver. Fecal matter consists of 67% active bacteria and will have an odor. It should not be touched with bare hands and you should wash your hands afterwards to be sure that this unwanted bacteria doesn't make contact with your mouth.

How does lupus affect the bowels?

It allows the bowel to move freely in this case you are going to the bathroom in your pants.