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Diarrhea is when you pass liquid stools frequently. It usually takes several hours. It happens, however, that she decides to stay even for a few days. Then, with high probability, the cause of diarrhea is food poisoning. However, there are a number of other reasons for this. Diarrhea can be caused by viruses and bacteria. The infection is then accompanied by watery stools, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. Occasionally, there is also a fever. It usually affects young children and the elderly. If we are dealing with, for example, salmonella or E. coli bacteria, malaise appears between 6 and 72 hours after the bacterium enters the body.
It also happens that cause diarrhea there is an intestinal oversensitivity to certain foods. In this case, everything is the fastest, within a maximum of two hours after a meal. There is also no abdominal pain or nausea. Diarrhea may appear as a reaction to medications you are taking. It occurs when, for example, we take antibiotics for a long time. It may be accompanied by cramping abdominal pain (most often irritating below the navel), and even mucus, pus or blood in the stool. However, such ailments should always be consulted with a doctor, because they are largely symptomatic also for diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease (here, additionally, weight loss, abscesses and ulcers are characteristic).
Diarrhea it is also a symptom of food allergy. In this case, we can also deal with skin rash, breathing problems, runny nose, weight deficiency, and even anemia. By performing a mail-order test for food intolerances, you will find out whether the food you eat is responsible for the unpleasant ailments of the digestive system.
Treatment of diarrhea
Treatment of diarrhea has one main purpose. The body must not become dehydrated. It is also impossible to disturb the water and electrolyte balance. Therefore, you should drink plenty of water or reach for an electrolyte solution. If, in addition, you vomit, you must drink chilled fluids regularly, but in small amounts. And if diarrhea accompanied by cramping abdominal pains, such leczenie must be supplemented with a painkiller or with relaxing properties. A warming pillow will also help in abdominal pains, as it will soothe unpleasant symptoms through the heat generated.
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When, however diarrhea is the result of salmonella infection, as part of the treatment, you should have a fecal culture (the test is offered by the Al-Med medical center) and take antibiotics and preparations to replace lost fluids, as well as probiotics that contain friendly bacteria (see the offer of probiotics available at Medonet Market, where you can find Probiotic + prebiotic Oxeo GG for sale at a promotional price). It is also worth having healing charcoal in your medicine cabinet, which binds toxins and putrid substances in the digestive tract. We recommend, for example, Smecta, which supports the work of the intestines.
If you are looking for an effective probiotic, reach for Lactibiane Iki, which restores the balance of the intestinal microflora and soothes the course of diarrhea. Also try Lactobacillus Max SOLHERBS, which you can buy on Medonet Market.
You can discuss your symptoms with your GP without leaving. To do this, transfer to a family doctor in a telemedicine clinic by completing the form on the haloDoctor platform
Home remedies for diarrhea
There are a number home remedies to combat diarrhea. Most of them already knew our great-grandmothers and this is how this knowledge was passed from generation to generation. It is recommended, for example, to make infusions of herbs such as chamomile, peppermint, wormwood, coriander, primrose or field clover. However, be careful and consult your doctor about the use of certain herbs, as their incorrect preparation may be dangerous to your health.
At diarrhea fresh or dried blueberries and blueberries will also be useful. They only need to be washed thoroughly before eating. The same goes for the hands. You can buy dried blueberry berries at Medonet Market. They are perfect for preparing tea that soothes the symptoms of diarrhea and supports digestive processes. It is also good to have ginger, natural yoghurt, kefir, bread, rusks, crackers, jelly, jelly and cooked vegetables (parsley, celery, carrots, potatoes). You can also try the action of Rose petals or Eco digestive regulating tea, which contains herbs that have a beneficial effect on the digestive system. We also recommend For diarrhea – a herbal mixture of Father Klimuszko, which includes: blueberry, oak, raspberry, mint, cinquefoil, coltsfoot, wild strawberry, almond, sage and willow.
In the case of diarrhea, the probiotic Lactibiane Tolerance will also be helpful, the unique composition of which strengthens the bacterial flora of the digestive tract and helps to quickly eliminate unpleasant ailments. You can also use the Intestine Formula – Panaseus Dietary Supplement to support the digestive system.
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