Treating Diarrhoea

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Overview Of Diarrhoea

• Diarrhoea is a disease that is spread from one person to another due to infection from an organism.

Causes Of Diarrhoea

Usually, diarrhoea is caused from the following:

• Contamination
• Consuming tainted food (food poisoning)
• Drinking polluted water
• Spreads from a person who is experiencing the condition.

Apart from this there are particular non-infectious disorders that can be causing diarrhoea. These consist of:

• Swelling in the lining of the stomach
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• A pocket forms in the lining of the abdomen and gets infected which is known as Diverticulitis.
• Allergic to milk
• Allergies to some foods
• Some medication

Symptoms Of Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is a condition where an individual passes three or more soggy or wet stools per day.  It might be accompanied with:

• Fever
• Stomach ache
• Feeling weak
• Loss of hunger
• Nausea
• Pain and spasms in the tummy or abdominal area
• Severe weight loss (in serious cases)

Treatment Of Diarrhoea

The commonly employed treatment options for diarrhoea include:

Keep Your Body Hydrated

• When experiencing diarrhoea one loses a lot of crucial electrolytes from the body extremely fast; dehydration can occur if these electrolytes are not restored effectively.
• So, it is a great plan to drink some water which contains electrolytes that you can buy at any chemist.

Avoid Greasy and Curried Foods

• These types of foods are tricky to digest and can lead to additional swelling of an already uneasy belly.

Get Adequate Rest

• When you have diarrhoea, make sure you get enough rest and avoid going to work or school until better.

Complications Of Diarrhoea

• Blood visible in your stools
• If the diarrhoea occurs a lot throughout the day
• If you are experiencing severe cramps and pain in your stomach

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