A Wisdom Archive on 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 - Infective diarrhea. It is not uncommon for diarrhea to persist. Diarrhea due to some organisms may persist for years without significant long term illness. More commonly a diarrhea will slowly ameliorate but the patient becomes a carrier (harbors the infection without illness). This is often an indication for treatment, especially in food workers or institution workers. Parasites (worms and amoeba) should always be treated. Salmonella is the most common persistent bacterial organism in humans.

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SHIATSU
a form of acupressure, used in Japan for over 1,000 years to treat pain and illness and for general health maintenance. Practitioners apply finger pressure at specific points on the body in order to stimulate chi, or vital energy. Used to treat stress, circulatory problems, depression, asthma, headaches, diarrhea, bronchitis.

 
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PROBIOTICS
substances such as acidophilus and bifidus that restore the beneficial bacteria normally present in the intestines. Stress, poor diet, antibiotics, and oral contraceptives can throw off the normal balance of bacteria and fungi. This imbalance may be manifested as a yeast infection, or in symptoms such as diarrhea or gastrointestinal disturbances.

 
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Magnetic Healing
Magnets stimulate the body''s innate capacity to heal itself. Some of the maladies where the application of magnets are effective are: healing of bones; reduction or elimination of pain; improving sensation in numb tissue; stimulating internal regions of the brain; stopping cramps and diarrhea; enhancing wound healing; dispersing of bruises.

 
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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 ... Including:

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