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Dehydration can occur as a result of diarrhea, vomiting, water scarcity, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. Management of dehydration (or rehydration) seeks to reverse dehydration by replenishing the lost water and electrolytes. Water and electrolytes can be given through a number of routes, including oral, intravenous, and rectal.
Yoghurts did end up achieving one of the largest reductions (13.5 per cent) in sugars between 2015 and 2020 as part of the government’s sugar reduction programme, but this was considerably shy ...
[1] [6] People are typically able to drink at least one cup of milk without developing symptoms, with greater amounts tolerated if drunk with a meal or throughout the day. [1] [7] Worldwide, around 65% of adults are affected by lactose malabsorption. [5] [8] Other mammals usually lose the ability to digest lactose after weaning.
The differential diagnosis can be complicated somewhat if the person exhibits only vomiting or diarrhea (rather than both). [1] Appendicitis may present with vomiting, abdominal pain, and a small amount of diarrhea in up to 33% of cases. [1] This is in contrast to the large amount of diarrhea that is typical of gastroenteritis. [1]
Shigellosis, known historically as dysentery, is an infection of the intestines caused by Shigella bacteria. [1] [3] Symptoms generally start one to two days after exposure and include diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and feeling the need to pass stools even when the bowels are empty. [1]
COMMENT: The latest food frenzy – which involves shaping and colouring strained yoghurt – is a viral trend too far, says Charlotte Lytton Voices: ‘Dry yoghurt’ is proof we should all stop ...
Shigella results in about 165 million cases of diarrhea and 1.1 million deaths a year with nearly all cases in the developing world. [5] In areas with poor sanitation nearly half of cases of diarrhea are due to Entamoeba histolytica. [6] Entamoeba histolytica affects millions of people and results in more than 55,000 deaths a year. [12]
While you might be quick to blame your diarrhea on stress, Dr. Khan says many conditions can cause bowel movement changes, like IBS, IBD, celiac disease, an infection, or even colon cancer.