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Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the form of stool (greater looseness of stool). The loose-stool consistency that characterizes diarrhea usually lasts a few days at most. Diarrhea often means more-frequent trips to the toilet and a greater volume of stool. In the United States it is a second only to respiratory infections. Worldwide, it is the leading cause of mortality in children younger than four years old. Diarrhea in adults is usually mild and goes away quickly without complications. In infants and children (especially under age 3), diarrhea can cause dehydration fairly quickly.
Diarrhea may cause a loss of significant amounts of water and salts. Most cases of diarrhea clear on their own without treatment.

Causes of Diarrhea

Diarrhea may be caused by a temporary problem, like an infection, or a chronic problem, like an intestinal disease. A few of the more common causes of diarrhea are :-

• Bacterial infections. Several types of bacteria, consumed through contaminated food or water, can cause diarrhea. Common culprits include Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli.
• Viral infections. Many viruses cause diarrhea, including rotavirus, Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and viral hepatitis.
• Food intolerances. Some people are unable to digest some component of food, such as lactose, the sugar found in milk.
• Parasites. Parasites can enter the body through food or water and settle in the digestive system. Parasites that cause diarrhea include Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium.
• Reaction to medicines, such as antibiotics, blood pressure medications, and antacids containing magnesium.
• Intestinal diseases like inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease.
• Functional bowel disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, in which the intestines do not work normally.
• Surgery. Some people may experience diarrhea after undergoing abdominal surgery or gallbladder removal surgery.

Home Remedies for Diarrhea

*Aluminum hydroxide antacids, unlike their magnesium counterparts, have hydrophilic abilities and may be effective for reducing the symptoms of diarrhea.
Hard boil milk for two minutes do not let it boil over. Remove let cool. It will have a film on it, drink that too.
*Add some Spiegel seeds in 125 grams of curd and take it twice a day.
*Drink 200 grams of buttermilk with roasted cumin seeds and half gram of black salt. *Chewing roasted cumin seeds mixed in curd after meals increase the digestive power and prevents diarrhea.
*Application of ginger juice on the umbilicus also cures diarrhea.
*You should take this powder, made by mixing 1 Tbsp poppy seeds, 1 tsp edible gum, 1 tsp cardamom powder, 1/2 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder, and 2 tbs sugar every 2 hours. *You can also drink 1/2 tsp of dry ginger (saunth powder in 1 cup buttermilk (chhachh) 3-4 times a day.

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the form of stool (greater looseness of stool). The loose-stool consistency that characterizes diarrhea usually lasts a few days at most.

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