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home:symptoms:gastrointestinal:diarrhea [09.04.2011] – [Managing symptoms of diarrhea] paulalberthome:symptoms:gastrointestinal:diarrhea [01.03.2012] – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-**Diarrhea** is the excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces and is commonly reported in those patients with Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disorder, and other disease caused by infections of the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract contains so many bacteria that some researchers have argued (unconvincingly) that the gut is the only place that the body contains bacteria. +Diarrhea is the excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces and is commonly reported in those patients with Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disorder, and other disease caused by infections of the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract contains so many bacteria that some researchers have argued (unconvincingly) that the gut is the only place that the body contains bacteria. 
  
 Symptoms of diarrhea could be due to immunopathology, that is, bacterial die-off. Or, it could be exacerbated by: Symptoms of diarrhea could be due to immunopathology, that is, bacterial die-off. Or, it could be exacerbated by:
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   * **Take plenty of fluids** – Diarrhea can quickly cause dehydration which may result in the need for emergency care. The fluid and electrolytes lost during diarrhea need to be replaced promptly because the body cannot function without them. Although water is extremely important in preventing dehydration, it does not contain electrolytes. Broth and soups that contain sodium, and fruit juices, soft fruits, or vegetables that contain potassium, help restore electrolyte levels. The water article describes a [[home:food:water#rehydration_solution|rehydration solution containing electrolytes]].   * **Take plenty of fluids** – Diarrhea can quickly cause dehydration which may result in the need for emergency care. The fluid and electrolytes lost during diarrhea need to be replaced promptly because the body cannot function without them. Although water is extremely important in preventing dehydration, it does not contain electrolytes. Broth and soups that contain sodium, and fruit juices, soft fruits, or vegetables that contain potassium, help restore electrolyte levels. The water article describes a [[home:food:water#rehydration_solution|rehydration solution containing electrolytes]].
-  * **Take antidiarrheal medication** – Antidiarrheal agents such as Lomotil or Imodium may be used on the MP. If diarrhea is due to food poisoning or other acute infection, it is not advisable to stop diarrhea unless it is causing dehyration or the cramping is intolerable. Diarrhea assists in removing the pathogens and toxins from the gut. If in doubt, patients should speak with their physician.+  * **Take antidiarrheal medication** – Antidiarrheal agents such as Lomotil or Imodium may be used on the MP. If diarrhea is due to food poisoning or other acute infection, it is not advisable to stop diarrhea unless it is causing dehydration or the cramping is intolerable. Diarrhea assists in removing the pathogens and toxins from the gut. If in doubt, patients should speak with their physician.
  
 Physicians should be aware that when diarrhea is caused by //Clostridium difficile//, Lomotil or Imodium are not used for managing diarrhea. //C. difficile// is an infection usually acquired in a hospital setting following standard dosing of broad-spectrum, macrolide antibiotics. The MP antibiotics are not known to cause //C. difficile//. Physicians should be aware that when diarrhea is caused by //Clostridium difficile//, Lomotil or Imodium are not used for managing diarrhea. //C. difficile// is an infection usually acquired in a hospital setting following standard dosing of broad-spectrum, macrolide antibiotics. The MP antibiotics are not known to cause //C. difficile//.
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