Diarrhea

I also gonna tell you another disease named diarrhea. It means having a loose or watery stool (poop). It’s so common that most people flinch when they hear the word. The thought of thin, sickly-looking poop in the toilet bowl never stops feeling unpleasant. If you have diarrhea, not knowing what’s causing it or how long it’ll last only adds stress to the unpleasant feelings. The good news is that diarrhea is usually mild (only a few bathroom trips a day) and goes away within a few days. There are 3 types of diarrhea, which are acute diarrhea(that is loose, watery diarrhea that lasts one to two days. It’s the most common type and usually goes away without treatment), persistent diarrhea(that lasts about two to four weeks), and chronic diarrhea(that lasts more than four weeks or comes and goes regularly over a long period. Diarrhea that lasts this long may indicate a more serious condition that warrants a visit with your healthcare provider). Infections, food poisoning(the blog I previously mentioned), medications, foods that upset digestive system, diseases affecting bowels and procedures on bowels cause diarrhea. Common symptoms of diarrhea include bloating or cramps in belly, a strong and urgent need to poop, nausea(upset stomach). These symptoms usually don’t require a provider visit, especially if they only last a few days. Severe cases of diarrhea may signal a medical condition, like a serious infection, that won’t get better without treatment from a healthcare provider. They include fever, severe pain, vomiting, blood or mucus in stool, weight loss(this can be a sign that your body’s not absorbing enough nutrients), headache, flushed, dry skin, irritability and confusion, severe nausea and vomiting, light-headedness and dizziness, fatigue(tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest), dark pee, small  amounts of pee or no peeing at all, fewer than 6 wet diapers a day (infants), no wet diapers or peeing for eight hours (toddlers), and no tears when crying(infants and toddlers). To prevent diarrhea, healthy lifestyle is compulsory. Be cautious when eating and drinking. Thank you.