Verina Gian Daniswari

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 Define Diarrhea
 Present major causes and symtoms
associated with diarrhea
 Provide guidance as to when to seek medical
attention for diarrhea
 Diarheais “Abnormal Increase in frecuency
and liquidity of one’s stools”
 Incidence of diarrhea varies significantly in
difference cauntries
 In the philippines, as of January 2006 pe r
FHSIS annual report diarrhea as the No.1
cause of morbidity (illness) in the
philippines.
 Infectious
 Viral
 Bacterial
 Parasitic
 Non-Infectious
 Certain Medications
 Stress
 Changes in diet
 Other medical condition
 Nausea and Vomiting
 Loss of Appetite
 Bloating and gas
 Abdominal cramps and pain
 Fever
 General weakness of feeling faint
 Malaise and headache
 Blood in Stool
 Mucus in Stool
 If there is blood or mucus in the stool
 If the patience has fever
 If the patient has diarrhea lasting > 24 hours
 If the patients has persistent vomiting
 If the patient has signs of dehydration
(Dehydration is the most common
complication of Diarrhea)
 Dryness of the mouth
 Thirst
 Reduced amount of urine
 Weakness and Lightheadedness
 All diarreas are “treatable”
 Dehidration can be avoided with adequate
fluid replacement
 Give Oral Dehidration Therapy (ORT). It is
important to start early and continue giving
ORT throught out the diarrhea illness
Ingredients :
 1 liter of treated or clean water
 2 tablespoons of sugar
 ½ teaspoon of salt in water
Dissolve sugar and salt in water
Advise the patient to drink 1 cup after each
loose bowel movement
 Give small frequent and soft feeding as
toleranted
 Avoid milk, milk products, alcohol, caffeine,
and oily foods.
 If diarrhea persists for more than 24 hours or
is severe the onset, consult a physician.
“ Diarrhea” Modul Pre-Service Health
Training Volunteers Binder, Peace, Corps
Office of Medical Services.