Drink ORS, treat Diarrhea

INTRODUCTION

During an episode of diarrhea, water and electrolytes including sodium, chloride, potassium and bicarbonate are lost through liquid stools, vomit, sweat, urine and breathing. The most severe threat posed by diarrhea is dehydration. There are three clinical types of diarrhea, each with its specific treatments:

• Acute watery diarrhea, which may last several hours or days, and includes cholera.
• Acute bloody diarrhea, also called dysentery.
• Persistent diarrhea, lasting 14 days or longer.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

In children, particularly young children, diarrhea can quickly lead to dehydration. Call your doctor if your child's diarrhea doesn't improve within 24 hours or if your child:

·???????Becomes dehydrated, Has a fever above 102 F (39 C),?Has bloody or black stools

CAUSES - Viruses (Norwalk virus, enteric adenoviruses, astrovirus, cytomegalovirus and viral hepatitis, Rotavirus), Bacteria and parasites (E. coli or parasites, Chloridoids difficile), Medications (anti-cancer drugs and antacids with magnesium), Lactose intolerance, Artificial sweeteners (Sorbitol, erythritol and mannitol), Surgery (Partial intestine or gallbladder removal surgeries can sometimes cause diarrhea).

DIAGNOSIS - Stool testing, stool culture.

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PREVENTION

1.?????Preventing infectious diarrhea - Wash frequently- Wash your hands before and after preparing food, Lather with soap for at least 20 seconds, Use hand sanitizer when washing isn't possible

2. Vaccination

3.?????Preventing traveler's diarrhea - Diarrhea commonly affects people who travel to countries where there's inadequate sanitation and contaminated food. To reduce your risk:

·???????Watch what you eat, Watch what you drink, Ask your doctor about antibiotics, Check for travel warnings.?

TREATMENT

• Rehydration with?oral rehydration salts (ORS)?solution, Intravenous fluids in case of severe dehydration or shock, Zinc supplements, Nutrient-rich foods, Consulting a health professional, Adequate nutrition?.

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