Diarrhoea is watery, loose stools that occur more frequently than usual. It's very common, with many people having diarrhoea a few times each year. Diarrhoea is a condition also known as gastroenteritis.
There are three types of diarrhoea
Short duration watery diarrhoea.
Short-duration bloody diarrhoea.
Persistent diarrhoea.
The short-duration watery diarrhoea may be occurring due to cholera. If blood is present in the stool, it is known as dysentery, persistent diarrhoea lasting more than two weeks which can be either bloody or watery.
Following are the symptoms of diarrhoea
A frequent watery, loose stools.
Abdominal pain or cramps.
Bleeding.
Fever.
Dizziness.
Fatigue.
Mucus in the stool.
Blood in the stool.
Bloating.
Nausea.
See your doctor if your diarrhea persists for more than a week, you have severe abdominal pain, or have a fever above 39 C (102 F) particularly in young children diarrhea can quickly lead to dehydration. If it doesn't improve within 24 hours, get medical help.
Below are some common causes of it
Bacterial infection
Virus and parasitic infections from contaminated water and food.
Lactose intolerance
Gallbladder or abdominal surgery.
Artificial sweeteners, such as mannitol and sorbitol which are usually present in chewing gums.
Digestive disorders such as ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome.
Have a look at these preventive measures
Maintain food hygiene. Avoid road-sided food.
Access to safe drinking water.
Be aware of how infections spread.
Personal hygiene.
Avoid eating raw or undercooked fish and meats.
Have a good sanitation system.
Regularly washing hands with hand wash. Especially before eating and preparing the food.
If adults lose sleep due to diarrhea, should take medical care as soon as possible, this is usually a sign of a more serious condition.
Below are some managing tips, that may help you
Stay hydrated. Drink water, fruit juices, or broth.
Include bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast in your diet.
Have probiotics like yogurt.
Avoid fried or fatty foods, caffeinated drinks, raw vegetables, etc.
Drink an oral rehydration solution to regain the lost minerals in your body.
" Happy gut, so happy you! ".
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