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Diarrhea
Diarrhea
Definition of Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a condition when the sufferer defecates (BAB) more often than usual.
In addition, the stool of a person with diarrhea is thinner than usual. Things to
watch out for, although diarrhea can last a short time, it can also last for several
days. In fact, in some cases it can last for weeks.
At least there are several factors that can increase a person's risk of developing
diarrhea.
Example:
• Rarely wash hands after going to the toilet.
• Unclean food storage and preparation.
• Rarely clean the kitchen and toilet.
• Unclean water sources.
• Eating leftover food that is cold.
• Not washing hands with soap.
Causes of Diarrhea
There are several conditions that can cause a person to experience diarrhea.
Generally, diarrhea is caused by the following things:
Diarrhea Symptoms
Diarrhea Complications
Diarrhea Treatment
There are several things doctors can do to treat diarrhea.
For example:
• Consume plenty of fluids to replace lost fluids, either orally or intravenously.
• Administration of drugs that can fight bacterial infections.
Apart from these two things, there are also other treatments. Treatment for diarrhea
will usually be adjusted to what caused the diarrhea.
Prevention of Diarrhea