Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Diarrhea

Definition

This consists of expulsion of soft or liquid feces much more frequently than normal. This results in the loss of water and mineral salts that must be replaced. Children and the elderly are more sensitive to fluid imbalance.

Diet

In cases of severe diarrhea, only water and some of these fluids should be taken for 24 to 48 hrs.
Vegetable broth (rich in mineral salts)
Oral rehydration serum(this may be prepared by mixing a teaspoon of salt and 4 table spoons of sugar in 1 liter of water)
Diluted lemon juice
Infant formulas and/or soymilk for nursing infants

Causes

Causes of all diarrheas should be diagnosed. The most frequent are gastric infections, food toxins, food allergies and food intolerance

Treatment

In addition to specific treatment, once the acute phase has passed, one can give foods mildly astringent and anti-inflammatory for the intestinal mucosa such as Banana, Carrots, Rice, Yoghurt-studies confirm that yoghurt increases resistance to infections of digestive tract.
Reduce or eliminate the following foods; Milk, Eggs, Chicken, Fruit juices.

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