Diarrhea

Diarrhea (American English) or diarrhoea (Commonwealth English) is a condition in which the sufferer has frequent and watery, chunky, or loose bowel movements (from the ancient Greek word διαρροή = leakage; lit. "to run through"). In the Third World, diarrhea is the most common cause of death among infants, killing more than 1.5 million per year. Diarrhea - Causes. This condition can be a symptom of injury, disease or foodborne illness and is usually accompanied by abdominal pain ...

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Diarrhea: Encyclopedia II - Diarrhea - Acute diarrhea This may be defined as diarrhea that lasts less than 2 weeks, and is also called gastroenteritis. This can nearly always be presumed to be infective, although only in a minority of cases is this formally proven. It is often reasonable to reassure a patient, ensure adequate fluid intake, and wait and see. In more severe cases, or where it is important to find the cause of the illness, stool cultures are instituted. The most common organisms found are Campylobacter (an organism of animal origin), salmonella (also often of ...

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Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Bile acid sequestrant

In pharmacology, bile acid sequestrants are a group of medications used for binding bile in the gastrointestinal tract, used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and the prevention of pruritus (itch) in patients with chronic liver disease or diarrhea. Two drugs are members of this class; both are synthetic resins: Cholestyramine (Questran®) Colestipol (Colestid®) Use of these agents has decreased markedly since the introduction of statins. They are occasionally used as an adjunctive to ...

Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Whipple's disease

Whipple's disease is a rare disease caused by the bacteria Tropheryma whipplei. It was first described by George Hoyt Whipple in 1907. Whipple's disease - Symptoms. arthritis malabsorption intestinal lipodystrophy (accumulation of fatty deposits in lymph nodes of the intestine) lymphadenopathy abdominal pain diarrhea fever Whipple's disease - Diagnosis. Diagnosis is made by intestinal biopsy, ...

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Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Enteritis

Enteritis is the inflammation of the small intestine (inflammation of the large intestine is termed colitis, while enterocolitis refers to an inflammation of both the large and small intestine.). Enteritis - Signs and symptoms. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distension and hematochezia. If there is vomiting, gastroenteritis is the more correct diagnosis. Enteropathy Enteritis - Diagnosis. Generally a good h ...

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Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Chronic pancreatitis

Chronic pancreatitis can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a previously injured pancreas, or as chronic damage with persistent pain or malabsorption. The causes of relapsing chronic pancreatitis are similar to those of acute pancreatitis, though gallstone-associated pancreatitis is predominantly acute or relapsing-acute in nature, and more cases of chronic pancreatitis are of undetermined or idiopathic origin. Patients with chronic pancreatitis can present with persistent abdominal pain or steatorrhea (diarrhea resul ...

Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology or gastrology is the medical specialty concerned with the field of digestive diseases. Traditionally, these are traditionally separated by anatomic or functional category. For example, disorders of the esophagus might be listed under "esophagus" and also included in a description of motility disorders (disorders of motor function). List of signs and symptoms of gastroenterological diseases : constipation diarrhea vomiting nausea abdominal pain List of research fields in Gastroenterology : ...

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Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Cempasúchil

The Mexican marigold is a species of the genus Tagetes native to Mexico and Central America. In Mexico, this plant is found in the states of San Luis Potosí, Chiapas, State of México, Puebla, Sinaloa, Tlaxcala and Veracruz. This plant reaches heights of between 50 and 100 cm. Its flower, the cempasúchil is also called the Flower of the Dead in Mexico ("Flor de Muertos") and is used in the Día de los Muertos celebration, every November 2nd. Since prehispanic times, this plant has had medicinal purposes and it is thought to cure stomach ache, parasites, diarrhea, liver illnesses, v ...

Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Chlorodyne

Chlorodyne was the name for one of the most famous patent medicines sold in the British Isles. It was invented in the 19th century, by a Dr. J. Collis Browne, a doctor in the British Indian Army: its original purpose was in the treatment of cholera. Browne sold his formula to a pharmacist named Davenport, who advertised it widely, as a treatment for cholera, diarrhea, insomnia, neuralgia, migraines, etc. As its principal ingredients were a mixture of laudanum (alcoholic solution of opium), tincture of cannabis, and chloroform, it readily lived up to its claims of relieving pain, ...

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Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Dysentery

Dysentery is an illness involving severe diarrhea that is often associated with blood in the feces. It is caused by ingestion of food containing bacteria, a disease in which inflammation of the intestines affect the body significantly. There are two major types: shigellosis, which is caused by one of several type of Shigella bacteria; and amoebic dysentery, which is caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. Dysentery - Shigellosis. A patient with shigellosis will often recover ...

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Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Campylobacter

see text Campylobacter is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria. Campylobacter - Infection. Infection with a Campylobacter species is one of the most common causes of human bacterial gastroenteritis. In the United States, 15 out of every 100,000 people are diagnosed with campylobacteriosis every year, and with many cases going unreported, up to 0.5% of the general population may unknowingly harbor Campylobacter in their gut annually. Diarrhea, cramps, abdominal pain, and fever ...

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Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Anal fissure

An anal fissure is an unnatural crack or tear in the anus, usually extending from the anal opening and the midline of the anus. Anal fissure - Causes. Most anal fissures are caused by stretching of the anal mucosa beyond its capability. Various causes of this fissure include: Straining to defecate, especially if the stool is hard and dry Severe and chronic constipation Severe and chronic diarrhea Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis Rough anal sex ...

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Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Cephalexin

Cephalexin (also called Cefalexin) is a drug that is a member of the cephalosporin class of antibiotics. It is one of the most widely prescribed antibiotics, often used for the treatment of superficial infections that result as complications of minor wounds or lacerations. It is sold generically or under the brand name Keflex. People who are allergic to antibiotics from the Penicillin family have a small chance of having an allergic reaction to Cephalexin. Possible side effects include fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble ...

Diarrhea: Encyclopedia II - Traveler's diarrhea - Incidence

Each year between 20%-50% of international travelers, an estimated 10 million persons, develop diarrhea. The onset of TD usually occurs within the first week of travel but may occur at any time while traveling, and even after returning home. The most important determinant of risk is the traveler's destination. High-risk destinations are the developing countries of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. TD is also known to mountaineers, as it can occur in camps due to inappropriate sanitary conditions. Mexico has become so notorious for travelers' diarrhea that it ha ...

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