Give an account of occurrence, symptoms, prevention and control of diarrhoea
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causes:Most cases of diarrhea are caused by an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The microbes responsible for this infection include:
bacteria
viruses
parasitic organisms
Symptoms:Diarrhea refers to watery stools, but it may be accompanied by other symptoms.
These include:
stomach pain
abdominal cramps
bloating
thirst
weight loss
fever
prevention:In developing countries, prevention of diarrhea may be more challenging due to dirty water and poor sanitation
The following can help prevent diarrhea:
clean and safe drinking water
good sanitation systems, for example, waste water and sewage
good hygiene practices, including handwashing with soap after defecation, after cleaning a child who has defecated, after disposing of a child's stool, before preparing food, and before eating
breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life
education on the spread of infection
control:
Do drink plenty of fluid. ...
Don't consume beverages at extreme temperatures. ...
Do drink a tea with chamomile. ...
Don't consume caffeine or alcohol. ...
Dillute your water with fruit juice. ...
Do stick with bland foods. ...
Do eat small meals. ...
Don't eat fried food.
Symptoms
Loose frequent bowel movements, dehydration
Causes
Usually infection (viral, bacterial, parasitic)
Prevention
Handwashing, rotavirus vaccination
Treatment
Oral rehydration solution, zinc supplementation