Diarrhoea:
Diarrhoea is passing of watery stools that happens more often than expected,resulting in poor absorption of water, nutritive elements. It usually occurs by consuming contaminated water and food. Diarrhoea last for more than 3-4 weeks its known as chronic diarrhoea.
Causative organism
* Rotavirus
*Norovirus
Incubation period
* Few hours
Common cause
* Excessive Consumption Of Alcohol
*Consuming Less Water
* Bacterial & Viral Infection, Caused By Parasites, Germs,Virus
* Intestinal Infection
* Incomplete Digestion Of Food
* A Change in Diet
* Coeliac Disease
Symptoms of diarrhoea
* Bloating
* Vomiting & Dehyrate
* Stomach Pain
* Fever
* Abdominal Cramping
*Change in colour of stools
* Mucous, pus, blood
* Fat in your stools
Management
1. Acute diarrhoea can be treated with home remedies
2. Dairy products to be avoided for a week
3. Children rehydrate their body by taking ORS
4. In severe diarrhoea Antibiotics [Cefixime, ceftriaxone, and cefotaxime] resolve the symptoms of diarrhoea
Preventive measures
* Always Wash Hand Before eating or preparing food
* Avoid Undercooked Food
* Maintain sanitation systems
* Avoid sharing towels & untensils with others
* Drink Clean Water
* avoid tap water ice
