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jessencraigs
04-02-2010, 09:11 AM
Causes of diarrhea

There can be several reasons behind acute as well as chronic diarrhea. The viruses causing diarrhea are Rotavirus, Norwalk virus, Herpes Simplex Virus, Cytomegalovirus etc. Viral diarrhea has a tendency to spread from one to other. Intake of foods and beverages that are contaminated with harmful parasites and bacteria often cause diarrhea. Some of the diarrhea causing organisms includes salmonella, Escherichia Coli, Shigella etc. Antibiotic medicines are also considered as a cause to diarrhea. Artificial sweeteners are sometimes responsible for diarrhea. People who have undergone abdominal surgeries often suffer from diarrhea as an after effect. Crohn’s disease, IBS, Colitis are few common diseases which cause diarrhea in adults.

Symptoms of diarrhea

The commonest symptom of diarrhea is watery loose frequent stool. Acute diarrhea symptoms also include cramps at lower abdomen, bloating tummy, fever and sometimes blood in stool. When diarrhea is caused due to infection or contamination, the patient experiences nausea and vomits several times. If the diarrhea persists for more than three days, chances of dehydration go up. If you are experiencing severe pain in the rectum or abdomen, getting black stools and the body temperature is more than 102 F, it is time to consult a doctor. Infants often cry without tears, become unresponsive as a result of continuous diarrhea.

nicodemusliam
08-04-2010, 10:25 AM
Diarrhea general doctors diagnosis of common symptoms, but if your case is serious, they can perform an analysis of rectal test. If diarrhea leads to dehydration, is an immediate test performed for a full treatment. You will be provided with adequate fluid and minerals through the first pass to compensate for the loss of water content in the body. Antibiotics are also sometimes used in patients with diarrhea.

kevinjones
10-25-2010, 08:56 AM
Diarrhoea is the frequent passage of loose or watery stools. Acute diarrhea, which is a common cause of death in developing countries, occurs rapidly and can last five to ten days.Diarrhea loose or watery stools. A person with diarrhea typically passes stool more than three times a day. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quarter of bowel movements per day.

rickykalis3
11-01-2010, 09:53 AM
If you ever suffered from diarrhea in my life, you are on earth as one of the luckiest people around us all the health disorders suffer at least once. There are many reasons behind acute as well as chronic diarrhea can be. Herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, etc. viral diarrhea virus diarrhea caused by Rotavirus, Norwalk viruses are spread from one trend.

petterharry5
11-03-2010, 09:18 AM
The first clue to metabolic alkalosis is often a high bicarbonate concentration is observed when the serum electrolyte measurements are obtained. Definition of a low plasma bicarbonate concentration, metabolic acidosis, which can be primary or secondary to respiratory alkalosis, is represented by.

jimmycthomas
11-09-2010, 08:50 AM
diarrhea is nothing but its the lack of water in your body. To cure from diarrhea, just drink plenty of water. And raise water level in your body.