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◆tell me what is diarrhoea and how it caused

◆measures to treat it.

●Best answer will get brainliest mark●​

Answer 1

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What you should know about diarrhea

Last updated Tue 28 Nov 2017 By Markus MacGill Reviewed by University of Illinois-Chicago, School of Medicine

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Diarrhea is one of the most common health complaints. It can range from a mild, temporary condition, to a potentially life-threatening one.

Globally, an estimated 2 billion cases of diarrheal disease occur each year, and 1.9 million children under the age of 5 years, mostly in developing countries, die from diarrhea.

Diarrhea is characterized by abnormally loose or watery stools.

Some people frequently pass stools, but they are of normal consistency. This is not diarrhea. Similarly, breastfed babies often pass loose, pasty stools. This is normal. It is not diarrhea.

Fast facts on diarrhea

Here are some key points about diarrhea. More detail and supporting information is in the body of this article.

Most cases of diarrhea are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause chronic diarrhea

Antidiarrheal medications can reduce diarrheal output and zinc supplement is effective in children

Some nutritional and probiotic interventions may help prevent diarrhea

Causes

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Correcting dehydration is the priority of diarrhea treatment.

Most cases of diarrhea are caused by an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The microbes responsible for this infection include:

bacteria

viruses

parasitic organisms

The most commonly identified causes of acute diarrhea in the United States are the bacteria Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella, and Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli.

Some cases of chronic diarrhea are called "functional" because a clear cause cannot be found. In the developed world, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common cause of functional diarrhea.

IBS is a complex of symptoms. There is cramping abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, including diarrhea, constipation, or both.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is another cause of chronic diarrhea. It is a term used to describe either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. There is often blood in the stool in both conditions.

Other major causes of chronic diarrhea include:

Microscopic colitis: This is a persistent diarrhea that usually affects older adults, often during the night.

Malabsorptive and maldigestive diarrhea: The first is caused by impaired nutrient absorption, the second by impaired digestive function. Celiac disease is one example.

Chronic infections: A history of travel or antibiotic use can be clues to chronic diarrhea. Various bacteria and parasites can be the cause.

Drug-induced diarrhea: Laxatives and other drugs, including antibiotics, can trigger diarrhea.

Endocrine causes: Sometimes hormonal factors cause diarrhea, for example, in the case of Addison disease and carcinoid tumors.

Cancer causes: Neoplastic diarrhea is associated with a number of gut cancers.

Answer 2

Heya here is your answer,

Explaination:

Diarrhoea is when your bowel movements become loose or watery. The definition of diarrhoea is passing loose or watery bowel movements 3 or more times in a day (or more frequently than usual). Diarrhoea occurs when the lining of the intestine is unable to absorb fluid, or it actively secretes fluid.

Measures to treat Diarrhoea are:

• Eat the BRAT(banana,rice,applesauce,toast)diet. It cools your stomach.
• Drink plenty of water,juices,pulps of fruits and liquids.
• Avoid dairy products.
• Avoid outside food,rich,oily foods.

• Eat home cooked food.

If still continues visit your nearest doctor.Thankyou and hope this answer helps you.