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Diarrhea (and
Dysentery): Loose
bowel movements

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Do you have these symptoms?
You may be suffering from diarrhea / dysentery, please read further to
know more…
 Loose / watery stools -- diarrhea
 Loose /watery stools
>>scanty, bloody, mucous /pus
containing stools -- dysentery
With or without
 Abdominal pain or cramps
 Nausea or vomiting
 Dehydration or very dry mouth
 Fatigue, Fever

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Some causes of Diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a condition that involves frequent passing of loose or watery
stools . It can make you feel weak and dehydrated
The most common cause of Diarrhea is stomach flu. Other causes include:
 Infections due to eating or drinking food or
water that contains bacteria or viruses or
protozoa
 Certain medications like antibiotics or drugs
for cancer
 Irritable bowel
 Mal-absorption (having difficulty absorbing
certain
kinds of nutrients from food)
 Chronic diarrhea may be symptom of
internal diseases
Contaminated food
Bacteria causing
Diarrhea

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Simple precautions that can help prevent Diarrhea
 Avoid eating uncooked vegetables or fruits without peels
 Avoid ice unless it is made from bottled or purified water and try drinking only
bottled water to avoid infection
 Healthy bacteria as found in yoghurt may help prevent diarrhea associated with
antibiotics
Drink clean water Wash hands before
eating
Do not eat raw meat Keep food covered

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Diagnosis for Diarrhea
Diarrhea caused due to mild viral stomach infection goes away on its own within
a few days. In fact in most cases acute diarrheas are self limiting.
If this doesn’t happen consult a doctor
Stool collection for examination
Diagnosis
 Diagnosis is easy but have to be
grouped into acute or chronic.
The doctor will perform a
physical examination. He may
measure blood pressure, blood
electrolyte based on severity of
dehydration

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Treatment for Diarrhea
Treatment
 Depending on the condition
doctor will suggest appropriate
medicines which can help
improve the condition. Serious
cases with decreased fluid and B
P may require hospitalization
and infusion of fluids directly
into the veins.
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is an effective treatment for mild to normal di
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is an effective treatment for mild to normal diarrhea

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Right Doctor is to increase public awareness and should
not be treated as a medical advice. A physician should
be consulted for proper medical guidance