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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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What is the diarrhea?

Diarrhea: Frequent soft or liquid bowel movements.

Does Indian food cause diarrhea?

Indian food can give you diarrhea if it is greasy or prepared with a lot of spices, which is a frequent complaint of restaurants that serve Indian food. If you prepare it yourself, then you can control which ingredients go into the food and you'll be less likely to get sick.

Also it helps if you don't have pre-existing gastrointestinal problems such as acid reflux or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Is it ok to drink alcohol when you have diarrhea?

Yes, and here's why:

"Indeed, esophageal dysmotility and delayed gastric emptying have been observed with high concentrations of alcohol in experimental studies and in chronic alcoholics. Small bowel motility and transit may be abnormal in both acute and chronic alcoholics, and colonic propulsive motility is increased after acute administration of alcohol. Any, or all, of these changes in gastrointestinal functions may contribute to diarrhea in acute binge drinkers and chronic alcoholics. Unfortunately, there is a lack of systematic studies of the pathophysiology of alcohol abuse, and an integrating concept of the diarrhea of alcoholics is still not possible".

Alcohol-related diarrhea Toshimi Chiba1 & Sidney F. Phillips1 1Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Alcohol has a multitude of effects on the small intestine and colon that cause diarrhea.

Chronic diarrhea can be caused by chronic ethanol ingestion.[6] Consumption of alcohol affects the body's capability to absorb water - this is often a symptom that accompanies a hangover after a heavy drinking session. The alcohol itself is absorbed in the intestines and as the intestinal cells absorb it, the toxicity causes these cells to lose their ability to absorb water. This leads to an outpouring of fluid from the intestinal lining, which is in turn poorly absorbed. The diarrhea usually lasts for several hours until the alcohol is detoxified and removed from the digestive system. Symptoms range from person to person and are influenced by both the amount consumed as well as physiological differences. Alcohol-induced diarrhea is often accompanied by "the follow through" which is a feeling that the patient is going to break wind (flatulence) instead becomes an uncontrolled episode of diarrhea.

What does it mean when you drink a lot and have a bad cough?

Depends on what you're drinking. If it's alcohol, it means that you're proabably an alcoholic & need to quit. As for the cough, you need to quit smoking.

Is clear sticky fluid from tender breast a sign of early pregnancy?

Yes its a possibilty definately. But you should see a doctor to be sure. If you are pregnant the clear sticky fluid coming out of your breast, is what helps build your baby's immune system the first few days its born.

Can starting the atkin's diet cause diarrhea?

Yes, as could any diet that is vastly different from one your body is used to. Our systems can be quiet delicate to change, but should adapt rather quickly. If your symptoms do not improve within two weeks, or get worse, you probably have some lactose intolerance. You may not have noticed said intolerance before, even when you ate cheese, but the increase amount of cheese and the reduction of bread yeasts in this diet can make those slightly intolerant become more intolerant. Try over-the-counter remedies for lactose intolerance.

In addition, following the diet plan as instructed (move on to the phase where you add in healthy grains and veggies) will have you eating more normally. DO NOT stay stuck in phase one just because you think you'll loose weight faster that way--it is unhealthy.

What do you do when you have diarya?

When you have diarrhea it is important to drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. Make sure to avoid soft drinks, fatty foods, and sugary foods. You should eat foods such as bananas, rice, and toast.

Is it safe to have diarrhea when pregnant?

yes i am 7 months and am having the same problem as long as there is no blood in stool or mucus , also if u have realy bad stomic pain and vomiting call your doc.. but no other than that it should be fine

Have had diarrhea for 3Y's chronic and some times it looks like an oil slick and just yesterday it had coffee grounds in it well it looked like coffee grounds can any one help you?

You have what looks like coffee grounds in the bm,well this is blood that has dried therefore you should see a physician to be thoroughly checked out. You could have ulcerative colitis.Good luck

No cramping but have had diarrhea for two weeks?

If you have diarrhea with cramping, it's just that your stomach is not very happy with you at that time. If you don't have cramps, it's likely you eat nothing but vegetables and fruits and/or you have a parasite or some germs in your body that wants to flush it out.

Does clear eyes give you diarrhea if swallowed?

It's been known to do so in some cases. It doesn't have a 100% success rate though. Whilst it may work for some, it will have nil effect on others.

What are the common sources of infection?

Bacteria and viruses are the most common agents of infection. These are usually acquired by touching a contaminated surface or person. The best way to minimize risk of infection is to practice proper hand washing protocols.

Is yellow diarrhea normal in pregnancy?

No this is not normal. Your body should function reletively normal. IF you haven't heard of it being a common side effect of pregnancy.... example: headaches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, hunger cravings, constipation, hemroids.... then it's probably something you need to see your doctor about. If you have diarrhea for any extended period of time it can put you at risk for dehydration and preterm labor.

What is wrong with kitten when it has diarrhea along with a swoolen butt?

If you are giving milk to the kitty, that could be the problem. Some baby cats can digest regular milk. You could try Goat Milk which comes in cans at the market. Or just give it water. Kitty doesn't need milk at all after it's weaned.

Is it bad to like the feeling of diarrhea?

Diarrhea is most often painful, maybe you like the S&M component of it. It's best to not have diarrhea as it could lead to health problems, and you could experiment with S&M.

How does salmonella cause diarrhea?

The salmonella doesnt cause diarrea, its what the body does to get rid of the bacteria. But its still a symptom.

Is diarrhea associated with the south beach diet?

Just personal anecdote - when I was on phase one of the South Beach I did have diarrhea. Lots of veggies, cheese and eggs - no carbs. I think my system has alot of fiber and roughage!!!

What are the Total incidents of diarrhea around the world in an year?

Dr. Soomro

The following are statistics from various sources about deaths and Diarrhea:

  • Diarrhea death statistics for various regions worldwide:
    • About 707,000 deaths from diarrheal diseases in Africa 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)
    • About 57,000 deaths from diarrheal diseases in The Americas 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)
    • About 604,000 deaths from diarrheal diseases in South East Asia 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)
    • About 16,000 deaths from diarrheal diseases in Europe 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)
    • About 259,000 deaths from diarrheal diseases in Eastern Mediterranean 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)
    • About 154,000 deaths from diarrheal diseases in Western Pacific 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)

Do bathes help diarrhea?

I don't know because I had some today and it didn't seem like it would but I'll try