Diarrhoea

Diarrhea Treatment in Kondapur, Hyderabad

Diarrhoea is a common problem that is the result of bacterial or viral infection. It can sometimes be caused due to food poisoning. The main symptoms include watery or abnormally loose stools.

Depending on the severity of Diarrhea, it can be acute to chronic. During the acute stage, it passes within a couple of days. It is believed that Diarrhea has a steady level of severity that goes on its own after causing trouble for two to three days. However, sometimes it might lead to an underlying problem such as kidney failure.

It is estimated that 2 billion people, out of which 1.5 billion are children under the age group 5, die every year due to Diarrhoea.

What Is Diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is a condition where frequent excessively watery and loose stools are experienced, which is caused by bacteria, viruses or by ingestion of contaminated food. It usually persists for days and passes without any need for treatment. As common as it is, it does not cause much harm to the people.

When people have Diarrhoea, they lose water and electrolytes from their bodies along with the stool. It results in dehydration, fever, blood in the stools, abdominal pain and nausea.

What Are the Symptoms of Diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea occurs in a combination of the following symptoms

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Dehydration
• Fever
• Bloody stools
• Constant urge to clear bowels
• Vomiting
• Weight loss (in severe cases)

What Are the Causes of Diarrhoea?

Diarrhea is mainly caused by bacteria, virus and parasitic organisms, which infect the gastrointestinal tract. The infection persists for a couple of days before it begins to subside.

The most common identified bacteria, which causes Diarrhea is Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella.

The major causes of Chronic Diarrhea are

• Microscopic colitis: Affects older adults
• Chronic infections: History of use of antibiotics
• Malabsorptive Diarrhea: Depletion in the absorption of nutrients
• Maldigested Diarrhea: Digestive dysfunction
• Drug-induced: Laxatives and antibiotics

The other causes of Diarrhea include the following;

• Ingestion of contaminated food
• Allergies to a particular type of food
• Poor absorption of food
• Infections by pre-formed toxins
• Intake of antibiotics
• Reaction to medication
• Surgery of stomach of gallbladder

When to See a Doctor?

In most cases, Diarrhoea lasts only for a period of two or three days. Thus, there is no treatment necessary. However, if the Diarrhoea lasts more than two days without an increased erratic bowel movement or rehydration, it is suggested to see a doctor at Apollo Kondapur.

It is recommended to seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms persist:

• Dehydration indicating dry mouth or minimal urination
• Severe weakness resulting in dizziness
• Dark-coloured urine
• Extreme abdominal pain
• Stools are coloured black or covered with blood
• Fever more than 102F
• Rashes

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How is Diarrhoea Treated?

Mostly Diarrhoea is mild and can be treated at home. As diarrhoea results in dehydration, drinking a sufficient amount of liquids, mainly water, helps restore the lost water and electrolytes. Avoid drinking coffee or any hot beverage, which upsets the stomach. It is recommended to eat fruits, sweet potatoes, soup, soft vegetables, which supports the intake of proteins.

In severe cases of Diarrhea, your doctor may prescribe medicines to relieve symptoms. In the rest of the cases, the fluids are passed through intravenous therapy. In rare cases, doctors also prescribe antibiotics.

Maintaining a proper diet ensures a clear passage of stools. Taking supplements of Zinc reduces Diarrhea in children.

Diarrhoea is a common condition. In cases of acute Diarrhea, home remedies help in treating it. However, if signs of dehydration persist, it is better to see a doctor before it becomes a severe complication.