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Surely you have had diarrhea more than once, which is one of the most common health problems in children, adults and the elderly. Diarrhea can be caused by various factors, so its treatment will depend on how it occurs, what it is characterized by and what caused it. What’s the best treatment for diarrhea?
What is diarrhea and what causes it?
Diarrhea is a condition in which the patient passes stools in liquid or semi-liquid form at an increased frequency – more than 3 times a day. During diarrhea, other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, body weakness, abdominal pain, fever and dehydration may appear. If the diarrhea lasts up to 10 days, it is called acute diarrhea, and if it lasts longer, it is called chronic diarrhea. Usually diarrhea occurs suddenly and disappears quickly. The main causes of diarrhea may be: rotavirus infection, the so-called gastroenteritis; food poisoning, bacterial poisoning such as Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, enteritis, pancreatitis, drug, mercury, chemical poisoning, allergy and stress.
Natural remedy for diarrhea
Diarrhea likes to appear when we least expect it, preventing us from functioning normally. Not always in the case of this ailment, it is necessary to visit a doctor or take medications. There are many proven home remedies to stop diarrhea that have been used in natural medicine for many years. Many of the foods we find in our kitchen are very effective in treating diarrhea. One such product is cocoa, which is the most popular and used ingredient in the fight against diarrhea. In the case of problems with the digestive system, chokeberry fruits, blueberries and blueberries are very effective, especially when diarrhea occurs. Chokeberry should, however, be used in moderation, because too much of it may have undesirable effects. It is recommended to drink one glass of chokeberry juice daily in case of diarrhea. Another effective product that will allow us to fight diarrhea is ginger, which reduces its symptoms and prevents abdominal cramps and flatulence. Ginger can be consumed as a spice or infusion. Diarrhea often results in dehydration, especially when we do not drink enough fluids. Supplementing fluids, in addition to the recommended water, can be enriched with infusion of many plants, such as chamomile, mint, field clover, linseed and coriander. Often the cause of diarrhea is stress, so it is very important to try to eliminate the source of negative emotions, use relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation.
If you have digestive problems, use the ECO digestive regulating tea, which you can buy at Medonet Market.
Drug for diarrhea – pharmacological treatments
Diarrhea, which is not accompanied by any additional symptoms and which passes spontaneously within a short time, does not require any special medications or even a visit to the doctor. Often it is enough to take medicinal charcoal, which alleviates the symptoms of diarrhea by catching toxins and putrefactive substances from the gastrointestinal tract.
In the case of diarrhea that occurs without the presence of other symptoms, it is enough to use an anti-diarrheal drug, available over the counter at a pharmacy, and preparations containing probiotic bacteria. Lactibiane probiotics A journey to support the intestines and regulate the bacterial flora, you can buy quickly and safely at medonetmarket.pl. Also try Lactobacillus Max SOLHERBS – a dietary supplement with a natural composition in ecological packaging. At Medonet Market you can also buy Diather probiotics, such as EncapsaDr. in capsules or Lacto30Dr. in capsules.
If the diarrhea is acute and chronic, additional symptoms appear, such as fever, vomiting, severe abdominal pain and there is blood or mucus in the stools, then you should see a doctor. If the diarrhea is acute and chronic, the doctor may order a fecal culture, on the basis of which he will be able to select the appropriate antibiotic and preparations containing sodium, potassium and chloride, which will help to balance the level of electrolytes in the body. It should be remembered that any diarrhea, especially in the elderly and children, may lead to dehydration and electrolyte disturbances. Diarrhea is a condition that should not be taken lightly, and in the case of long-term and frequent occurrence of diarrhea, consult a doctor, because if poorly treated and ignored, it can even lead to death.
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