How to prevention of Acute Watery Diarrhea

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DEFINITION OF DIARRHEA:  

Diarrhea describes loss,watery stools that occur more frequently than usual you may also experience abdominal cramp and a greater volume of stool.                                                                                                                                 (source: Community Medicine) 

                                                                                   

Diarrhea is defined by the Would Health Organization as having three or more loose or liquid stools per day,or as having more stools than is normal for that person.                                                                                                                                (source: WHO)                          

Diarrhea is unusually loose or watery stools.The problem may be acute,persistent or chronic.Most cases are caused by infection with bacteria,virus or parasites.So called chronic diarrhea includes Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease are cause of chronic diarrhea. 

Acute diarrhea is short lasting between several hours and a number of day,and for the less than 2 weeks or 14 days.

Persistent diarrhea lasts for longer than 2 weeks but less than 4 weeks.

Chronic diarrhea lasts more than 4 weeks.

The primary complication of diarrhea is dehydration caused by the large amount of water,salt and nutrient.Dark urine or small amount of urine,Rapid heart rate,Dry,flushed skin,Headaches or light headedness,Fatigue,Irritability or confusion,Several abdominal or rectal pain,Blood in the stool or tar like stools.

PREVENTION OF DIARRHEA:

To avoid dehydration,drink plenty of liquid every day,taking small, frequent sips.Ideal liquid are clear thin broths or soups,diluted non caffeinated sports drinks and re-hydration formulation that are available without prescription from a pharmacy.

Hand washing is one of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of viruses and bacteria that can cause diarrhea.You should always wash your hands thoroughly after using the toilet,changing nappies,and before meals.Always put foods that could in the fridge.Ensure that meat is thoroughly.Avoid eating raw meat,fish,and shellfish unless you are sure that they have been freshly prepared and are form a reliable source.Never place cooked meet on surfaces or plates that have held raw meat.Disinfect bench tops,stove tops,and chopping boards with a diluted bleach solution.

Dehydration is common among adult patient with acute diarrhea who have large amount of watery stool,particularly when the intake of fluid is limited by lethargy with nausea and vomiting.It also is common in infants and young children who develop viral infection