STOP DIARRHEA IN YOUR HOME

Diarrhea is explained to be a condition in which a person has watery and frequent bowel movements,

that is, visiting the toilet frequently and occasionally. The excretion or faeces passed out is mostly

lose and watery. It happens from time

to time and can affect both children and adults.Diarrhea mostly lasts for few days but when

it last for a longer period then it becomes complicated or chronic diarrhea.

Diarrhea can be caused by but not limited to;

     1.   Contaminated water and food (cryptosporidium).

     2.   Excessive alcohol intake.

     3.   Surgery (abdominal and bariatric surgery).

     4.   Cancer (bowel )

     5.   Intestinal diseases (ulcerative colitis).

     6.   Gastroenteritis.

     7.   Radiotherapy.

     8.   Medications such as antibiotics,laxatives.

     9.   Allergies to food.

     10 .Artificial sweeteners or fructose found in beverages.

     11 .Rotavirus.

Symptoms of diarrhea are;

     1.   Fever.

     2.   Dehydration.

     3.   Presence of blood or mucus in feases.

     4.   Watery and loose faeces.

     5.   High frequency in bowel discharge.

     6.   Nausea.

     7.   Stomach cramps.

     8.   Vomiting.

Preventive measures include thus;

     1.   Do not share towels and cutlery.

     2.   Wash your hands properly with soap or hand wash before and after meal.

     3.    Environs cleaning such as toilet cleaning.

     4.   Disinfect the household regularly.

     5.   Boil your drinking water if source is not identified.

     6.   Do not cook food for other members of the household if you are infected.

     7.   Refrigerate all perishable foods properly.

     8.   Wash your food properly.

If symptoms persist after two days,visit your doctor.

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  1. "WHEN THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE, GOD IS ANSWERING."...Ruf ;-)

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