What is Diarrhea? A Basic Definition

Diarrhea \Di`ar*rhe"a\, Diarrhoea \Di`ar*rh[oe]"a\,
  
         (d[imac]`ar*r[=e]"[.a]), n. [L. diarrhoea, Gr. dia`rroia,
         fr.
   dia`rrei^n to flow through; dia` + "rei^n to flow;
         akin to E.
   stream. See Stream.] (Med.)
   A
         morbidly frequent and profuse discharge of loose or fluid
 
          evacuations from the intestines, without tenesmus; a
         purging
   or looseness of the bowels; a flux. Diarrheal

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Wed Aug 20

• Diarrhea Remedies - Health 911: Great for information, treatments, causes, etc.

Sun Aug 17

• What is Diarrhea?: Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. A person with diarrhea typically passes stool more than three times a day. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quart of stool a day. Acute diarrhea is a common problem that usually lasts 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own without special treatment. Prolonged diarrhea persisting for more than 2 days may be a sign of a more serious problem and poses the risk of dehydration. Chronic diarrhea may be a feature of a chronic disease.

Fri Aug 15

• " Travel Safely Without Getting Sick Lettuce Wrap - About Food and Stuff: Experts estimate that traveler' s diarrhea alone, which is usually contracted via contaminated food or water, affects up to 50% of all international tourists for some period of time.

Thu Aug 14

• Herbal Cures: Diarrhea: Most diarrhea resolves itself in a few days. It results in complications only in severe cases, with dehydration as a by-product. To replenish the fluids and minerals that have been flushed out of the system, some doctors advise drinking a quart of carbonated water in which 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and baking soda have been dissolved. You should see a doctor if you have pain, fever, or the presence of blood or mucus in the stool, if you have persistent diarrhea or an inability to diagnose the diarrhea' s cause, or if you have dehydration from the diarrheal loss of fluids and electrolytes, or salts.

Fri Aug 8

• Diarrhoea, Diarrhea, Diarrea - What Is Diarrhoea and How to Prevent It - Rehydration Project
• YouTube - I have a bad case of diahrrea...for our Japanese friends

Mon Aug 4

• Mosquito and Tick Protection | CDC Travelers' Health
• Archive: Highlight: New Drug Approval, Travelers' Diarrhea, 2004 | CDC Travelers' Health
• Water Treatment Methods | CDC Travelers' Health

Fri Aug 1

• Oral Rehydration Solutions ORS Made at Home - Rehydration Project
• Shigellosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thu Jul 31

• Oral Rehydration Salts Home Recipe
• eMedicine - Diarrhea : Article by Stefano Guandalini
• Drugs and Treatments - Lomotil Oral - Patient Handout from RxList
• How to treat diarrhea

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