This presentation provides an overview of diarrhea, including its causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention. Diarrhea is defined as loose, watery stools occurring 3 or more times per day. It is particularly dangerous for young children in developing countries, as it is the second leading cause of death for children under 5. The presentation covers acute diarrhea, which appears suddenly and lasts 5-10 days, versus chronic diarrhea, which is long-lasting. Common causes include bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Treatments discussed include oral rehydration, antibiotics, and home remedies. Prevention focuses on hand washing and drinking safe water.

1. Presented By-
Preeti
JV-B/10/2051
IIP(BT)8th
Trimester
2010 Batch
Under the guidance of
Dr. N.D Jasuja
Assistant Professor
Department of
Biotechnology and Food
Science
A
SEMINAR
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University,Jaipur
India-303007

2.  Objective
 Introduction
 Scope
 Types
 Causes
 Symptoms
 Treatments
 Helpful tips
 Precautions
 References

3.  This presentation is based on the disease
Diarrhoea .
 It deals with the causes, symptoms and
treatment of this disease and also focuses on
the prevention measures that can be taken.

4.  Diarrhoea comes from the Greek word
diarrhoia. Dia means "flow" and rrhoia means
"through". The term "flowing through"
 Spelling: In American English it is spelled
"diarrhea", and in British English it is
"diarrhoea".

5.  Diarrhea is loose, watery stools.
 Having diarrhea means passing loose stools 3 or
more times in a day.
 Diarrhea disease mainly affects children under
two years old.
 Diarrhea can last several days, and can leave the
body without the water and salts that are
necessary for survival.
 People of all ages can get diarrhea.

6.  Diarrhea disease is the second leading cause of
death in children under five years old.
 Out of the 1.5 million children killed by diarrhea
disease in 2004, 80% were under two years old.
 In 2009 diarrhea was estimated to have caused 1.1
million deaths in people aged 5 and over and 1.5
million deaths in children under the age of 5.

7. Acute diarrhea:-
Acute diarrhea , meaning diarrhoea that
is not long-term, is a very common cause of death
in developing nations, especially among young
children and babies. It usually appears rapidly and
may last from between five to ten days.

8. Chronic diarrhea:-
Chronic diarrhea,
meaning long-term diarrhea is the second cause of
death among children in developing countries.
Anybody who has had diarrhea for more than one
week should see their doctor.

9. The UK National Health Service advises parents to
take their child to the doctor if:
*The child is aged 3 months to 1 year and the
diarrhea has lasted over two days.
*The child is over 1 year of age and the diarrhea
has lasted more than five days.

10.  Consuming too much alcohol
 Consuming too much coffee
 Reaction to medicines
 Bacteria such as E. coli
 Dirty hands

11.  Vomiting
 Headache
 Fever(102 degrees or higher)
 Stools containing blood
 Weight loss
 An urgent need to use the bathroom

12.  The stools are black
 A baby has not wet the diaper in over three hours
 Joint pain
 Loose , watery stools
 Stress
 Allergies to certain foods
 Lack of energy, tiredness

13.  Small amount of urine
 Dry skin
 Infection by bacteria (the cause of most types of
food poisoning)

14.  Coconut water
 Weak tea
 Metronidazole tablet
 Lomotil tablet
 Lomofen tablet
 NorfloxTZ
 ORS(Oral Rehydration Solution/Salt)
 Amla juice mixed with lime water and
glucose is very helpful in treating diarrhea.

16. When traveling to underdeveloped areas
follow the steps below to avoid diarrhea:
 Drink only bottled water and do NOT use ice.
 Do NOT eat uncooked vegetables or fruits
that do not have peels.
 Do NOT eat raw shellfish or undercooked
meat.
 Do NOT consume dairy products.

17.  Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before
eating.
 Wash your hands
 Drink clean water
 Store purified water in clean
 Do not brush your teeth with tap water.

18.  Keep bathroom surfaces clean to help prevent the
spread of infectious germs.
 Keep young children clean
 Do not drink bottled water if the seal has been
broken.
 Do choose drinks that are served hot, such as
coffee and tea.
 use a commercial water filter that removes
bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and chemicals.

19.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diarrhea
 http://who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs33
0/en/index.html
 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles
/158634.php
 http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pu
bs/diarrhea/