what is diarrhea ? How is diarrhea caused? why dies dehydration take place during diarrhea? How can
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Answer: Diarrhoea is loose, watery stools (bowel movements). You have diarrhoea if you have loose stools three or more times in one day. Acute diarrhoea is the diarrhoea that lasts a short time. It is a common problem. It usually lasts about one or two days, but it may last longer.
The most common cause of diarrhea is a virus that infects your bowel (“viral gastroenteritis”). The infection usually lasts a couple of days and is sometimes called “intestinal flu.”
Other possible causes of diarrhea can include:
- Infection by bacteria.
- Infections by other organisms and pre-formed toxins
- Eating foods that upset the digestive system.
- Allergies and intolerances to certain foods (Celiac disease or lactose intolerance).
- Medications.
- Radiation therapy.
- Malabsorption of food (poor absorption).
A prolonged bout of diarrhea or vomiting can cause the body to lose more fluid than it can take in. The result is dehydration, which occurs when your body doesn't have the fluid it needs to function properly. Severe dehydration can cause your kidneys to shut down.
Some of the steps to prevent the spread of the infections that may cause diarrhea include:-
- Washing hands thoroughly after going to the toilet and before eating or preparing food
- After every bout of diarrhea the toilet, including the handle and seat, should be thoroughly cleaned with a disinfectant
- Avoiding sharing items like towels, handkerchiefs, utensils etc. with a person suffering from diarrhea.
- Avoiding contact with others during a bout of diarrhea and staying at home from school or work until the symptoms resolve. After the last bout of the diarrhea, at least 48 hours should be spent at home.
- Mothers are advised to continue breast feeding exclusively for the first six months of the baby’s life before supplementing his or her diet with water, fruit juices and external foods. Breast feeding provides essential immunity that can prevent episodes of diarrhoea
- In infants diarrhoea may be prevented by giving the rotavirus vaccine.
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