diarrhea
Diarrhea means more frequent defecation than normal, with loose, loose stools. Anyone can have diarrhea sometimes The frequency of defecation and the volume of feces are often increased at this time
Most of the time, the symptoms of diarrhea last only a few days, but sometimes the condition lasts for weeks. In such situations, diarrhea may be the cause of a serious illness, such as inflammatory bowel disease or, in a milder case, irritable bowel syndrome.
Diarrhea occurs when food and drink pass through the intestines too quickly or in large volumes Normally, the intestine absorbs liquid from the food, leaving a semi-solid stool If this liquid is not well absorbed by the intestine, the stool will be loose and soft
Many diseases cause diarrhea Common causes are:
- Viruses These viruses are: Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus and hepatitis Rotavirus causes acute diarrhea in children
- Bacteria and parasites Contaminated food or water is a carrier of bacteria and parasites in the human body Parasites such as Gardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium cause diarrhea.
- Diarrhea-causing bacteria are: Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella and Escherichia coli Diarrhea is common when traveling to other countries when they become infected with a bacteria or parasite specific to that location Such a case is also called traveler's diarrhea
- Medications Many medications cause diarrhea Most often, antibiotics destroy both beneficial and harmful bacteria This leads to dysbacteriosis in the intestines and the development of bacterial diarrhea caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile.
- Lactose intolerance Lactose is a milk sugar that is included in milk and other products Many people are lactose intolerant and experience diarrhea after consuming it
- An enzyme is produced in the body, which participates in the digestion of lactose, but the concentration of the enzyme decreases with age. The risk of lactose intolerance increases with age
- Fructose Fructose is a sugar found in fruit and honey, which is also used as a sweetener in drinks. Fructose causes diarrhea in people who cannot digest this sugar well
- Artificial sweeteners Sorbitol and mannitol are artificial sweeteners used in chewing gum and other sugar-free products. These substances sometimes cause diarrhea even in healthy people
- Surgical intervention Some people may have diarrhea after abdominal surgery or gallbladder removal
- Other digestive problems Chronic diarrhea characterizes diseases such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Signs and symptoms associated with diarrhea include:
- Frequent, soft, loose stools
- Abdominal care
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Bloody stools
- Abdominal bloating
When Talk to the doctor if the condition does not improve within 1 day or if the child:
- has not had a wet diaper for 3 or more hours
- has a fever of 39 degrees Celsius or higher
- has bloody or black stools
- has a dry mouth and cries without tears
- sleeps,
