GD -Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is a condition in which a person suffers from loose watery stools.  Diarrhoea is generally not a disease by itself but a symptom of an underlying functional or organic disease. Most cases of diarrhoea are due to bacterial, viruses or parasites.

Acute diarrhoea : Acute diarrhea is characterized by sudden onset and frequent passage of watery stools. the patient may even pass several stools in an hour.

 

Symptoms :

1. Abdominal bloating or cramps
2. Thin or loose stools
3. Watery stool
4. sense of urgency to have a bowel movement
5. Nausea or vomiting

 

Causes:

1. Bacterial and parasitic infection leading to gastro-intestinal infection through contaminated water.
2. Food allergy or sensitivity towards a specific food and faulty feeding practices.
3. Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) and deficiency of vitamins
4. Food poisoning
5. Psychological factors like anxiety, tension etc
6. Reaction to medicines.

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