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Three or more soft, watery stools per day is defined as diarrhea. People with this problem are almost dependent on the toilet with a constant feeling of congestion. While viral diarrhea is more common in developed countries; Bacterial causes are at the forefront in countries with low socioeconomic status, insufficient infrastructure, problems with clean water and no importance to personal hygiene. Diarrhea seen in these periods is also mostly seen as microbial diarrhea. Microbes that reproduce in foods that are not stored in appropriate conditions, drinking infected water or consuming fruits and vegetables washed with these waters cause diarrhea. At the same time, people with diarrhea do not pay attention to hand hygiene, which facilitates the spread of microbes to the environment. Some antibiotics used for other diseases, intestinal absorption defects, some hormonal diseases and stress are among the causes of diarrhea.
Excessive fluid loss can be life-threatening
Because diarrhea causes rapid fluid loss, if left untreated, it can lead to negative consequences, up to death. The disease is more severe in infants, the elderly, pregnant women and individuals with immune system disorders. Therefore, replacement of fluid and electrolyte losses is very important for treatment. It is necessary to take the history of the disease of people with diarrhea, to decide on the treatment process with examination and comprehensive examinations.
The mixture of water, sugar, salt and carbonate prevents fluid loss
In patients with good general condition without nausea and vomiting and without fever, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of table salt and 1 teaspoon of table salt in 1 liter of boiled cooled water. 1 teaspoon of baking soda is added and mixed, and the prepared mixture is drunk as often as it can be drunk. In more severe cases, if the person cannot be fed orally, has a fever, and diarrhea has lasted longer than 24 hours, fluid and electrolyte supplements should be given intravenously under hospital conditions, and the treatment should be determined by examining the stool.
Potatoes and bananas help treatment
Proper nutrition is very important in the disease process. During this period, it is necessary to avoid fatty and fibrous foods. Potatoes and bananas are the most important foods to prevent potassium loss. Consumption of soup, boiled, puree, pasta and rice should be provided. The most important part of treatment is to prevent fluid and electrolyte loss.
Do not eat open food
Paying attention to personal hygiene against diarrhea, washing hands at every opportunity, not consuming uncontrolled drinking water of unknown origin, sold or distributed in the open, and vegetables and fruits washed with these waters, It should be ensured that it is fresh and that the expiry date on the packaged foods has not passed.
