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 diarrhea
- Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements and the discharge of watery, runny stools.
- the patient is a child, mild diarrhea continues for more than 2 days or abdominal pain or pain in the rectum is present.
This information is of a general nature and may not apply to your special circumstances.
http://rxinsider.com/monographs/diarrhea.htm   (442 words)

  
 Diarrhea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome can make dietary changes to prevent the over-reaction of their gastrocolic reflex that results in diarrhea.
Dietary manipulation: in particular, patients with celiac disease should avoid wheat products.
The following types of diarrhea generally indicate medical supervision is desirable:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diarrhea   (1880 words)

  
 Diarrhea Remedies - Health 911
Diarrhea is characterized by frequent, watery bowel movements, often accompanied by stomach cramps, abdominal pain and gas.
Many traditional doctors try to stop the diarrhea before it has done its job, and some of the remedies they use, such as the drug calomel, as well as castor oil, leave the patient constipated afterward.
One of the most important considerations to remember when you have diarrhea is to keep from becoming dehydrated.
http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_diar.htm   (5159 words)

  
 Diarrhea: Pet Health Topics from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Diarrhea can be caused by diseases of the small intestine, large intestine or by diseases of organs other than the intestinal tract.
The diagnosis of large intestinal diarrhea is also made by blood tests and examination of the stool.
A rectal examination using a gloved finger may provide some information about the cause of large bowel problems including rectal polyps and rectal cancer.
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/diarrhea.asp   (1272 words)

  
 Diarrhea and Infants - DrGreene.com
The central concern with diarrhea is the possibility of dehydration from loss of body fluids.
During diarrhea, most parents are focused on the frequent, runny poops.
Most doctors are focused on the possibility of dehydration.
http://www.drgreene.com/21_581.html   (710 words)

  
 Diarrhea
With your dog's dietary adventures I think that diarrhea or soft stools related to diet is the most likely problem but it is also possible that intestinal parasites or other problems could be present.
and soft stools or diarrhea then the problem is more likely to be in the large intestine.
diarrhea associated with coccidiosis, especially severe bouts of diarrhea.
http://www.vetinfo.com/ddiarrhea.html   (5393 words)

  
 Understanding Diarrhea in Travelers
Azithromycin is the drug of choice for traveler's diarrhea in infants and children.
The patient experiences diarrhea for a day or so, then no diarrhea for a day or so, and then diarrhea again.
It is partly for this reason that it makes more sense to focus on the clinical history, and what seems to be the likely cause of the diarrhea, rather than relying entirely on a stool exam in a developing country.
http://www.ciwec-clinic.com/diar   (11125 words)

  
 DIARRHEA
Your doctor may want to test the diarrhea if it is bloody or continues for more than 2 or 3 weeks.
Your child may start to develop diarrhea, rash on the face, body, and diaper area, runny nose, cough, or wheezing.
During the one-to-six-week recovery period from an intestinal infection your doctor may advise using a nonlactose soy formula, since the healing intestines may not tolerate lactose.
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T081500.asp   (1929 words)

  
 Dog's with Diarrhea
Diarrhea can originate from the small intestine or the large intestine (colitis) and is further subclassified as acute (sudden onset of brief duration) or chronic (long-term).
What follows is how we process a typical diarrhea case and some comments to let you know what we're thinking and why we do various tests and so forth.
Little or no mucus is present in the feces (as opposed to Colitis which may have much mucus in the diarrhea).
http://www.thepetprofessor.com/articles/article.aspx?id=192   (4502 words)

  
 MedlinePlus: Diarrhea
The primary NIH organization for research on Diarrhea is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Antidiarrheal Medicines: OTC Relief for Diarrhea (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Vomiting and Diarrhea: Helping Your Child through Sickness (American Academy of Family Physicians)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diarrhea.html   (274 words)

  
 causes and treatments of diarrhea in cats
Diagnostic tests may include radiography (x-rays) with or without barium, blood tests, stool cultures, biopsies of the intestinal tract, and exploratory abdominal surgery.
We attempt to determine how sick the cat has become as a consequence of the diarrhea.
At what phone number may we reach you or your spouse today if we need further information?
http://www.animalclinic.com/FEDIARR.htm   (570 words)

  
 Diarrhea
Diarrhea can be dangerous in newborns and infants.
Traveler's diarrhea is a particular problem for people visiting developing countries.
Diarrhea may be caused by a temporary problem, like an infection, or a chronic problem, like an intestinal disease.
http://www.aboutincontinence.org/Diarrhea.html   (1457 words)

  
 Disease Listing, Brainerd Diarrhea, General Information CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases
Brainerd diarrhea should be suspected in any patient who presents with the acute onset of nonbloody diarrhea lasting for more than 4 weeks, and for whom stool cultures and examinations for ova and parasites have been negative.
Further work needs to be done to establish the incidence of sporadic cases of Brainerd diarrhea.
A survey of gastroenterologists suggested that many patients who are not associated with a recognized outbreak seek treatment for illness compatible with Brainerd diarrhea.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/brainerddiarrhea_g.htm   (756 words)

  
 Diarrhea
Fortunately, in most instances, this change in bowel habits is short lived and clears up on its own.
Prescription Drugs -- If a change in bowel habit occurs after taking a new drug, the physician should be contacted.
Diseases -- There are certain intestinal disorders that can cause chronic diarrhea.
http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdgs28.htm   (868 words)

  
 Dr. Koop - Diarrhea- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
This change from the usual pattern of stools is recognized as diarrhea, although many less "formal" names are sometimes used.
You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen.
The more serious causes include ulcerative colitis (when blood is usually present in the stools), regional ileitis (Crohn's disease), some forms of intestinal cancer (when pain and weight loss might also be present), and some disorders of the intestine that lead to poor digestion of food.
http://www.drkoop.com/encyclopedia/43/762.html   (711 words)

  
 diarrhea
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 Gastroenteritis
This is a different problem from that of kids who feel like they have to have a bowel movement frequently but don't.
Although it often goes away by itself in a couple of days (thus the term "24-hour flu"), it sometimes lasts longer -- and having it is a miserable experience for everyone concerned.
There are many viruses that can produce diarrhea, with or without vomiting: these include the rotaviruses, which we usually see in the wintertime, the enteroviruses, which are more common in summer, and adenoviruses, which can occur year-round but usually cause respiratory problems, although they can cause diarrhea in babies.
http://www.drreddy.com/gastro.html   (2496 words)

  
 diarrhea - Columbia Encyclopedia® article about diarrhea
diarrhea (dīərē`ə), frequent discharge of watery feces from the intestines, sometimes containing blood and mucus.
The symptoms are chronic diarrhea associated with abdominal pain, fever, anorexia, weight loss, and a mass or fullness in the right lower quadrant (of the abdomen).
Ulcerative colitis is an inflamatory and ulcerative disease of the colon, properly described as "irritable bowl," and characterized by bloody diarrhea.
http://columbia.thefreedictionary.com/diarrhea   (353 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diarrhea
Your diarrhea does not get better in 5 days (2 days for an infant or child) or worsens before that.
Certain medical conditions can also lead to diarrhea, such as:
You have symptoms of dehydration -- see article on dehydration.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003126.htm   (896 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diarrhea in children - diet
Updated by: Daniel Rauch, MD, FAAP, Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY.
Over-the-counter medications for diarrhea may be either ineffective or potentially dangerous.
Diarrhea may also be worsened by what the child eats or drinks.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002466.htm   (810 words)

  
 Traveler's Diarrhea - Digestion and digestive-related information on MedicineNet.com
Diarrhea - Explains diahhrea (loose stool or frequent bowel movements) and includes causes, dehydration prevention and treatment.
In fact, diarrhea is the most common illness of travelers.
Food Poisoning - People infected with food borne organisms may be symptom-free or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea.
http://www.medicinenet.com/travelers_diarrhea/article.htm   (460 words)

  
 Division of Parasitic Diseases - Parasitic Pathways - Diarrhea
Division of Parasitic Diseases - Parasitic Pathways - Diarrhea
The Yellow Book, Health Information for International Travel, 2003-2004
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasiticpathways/diarrhea.htm   (92 words)

  
 Diarrhea - The Encyclopedia of Pointless
I picked diarrhea because you probably have all experienced what could be considered as a volcanic, earth shaking, explosive case of diarrhea.
A person makes you joyful so you become happy and love them, if a person make you angry you tend to become resentful and hatred builds.
Now when this sickness occurs usually you make several runs to the bathroom to release.
http://www.eopoint.com/wiki/index.php/Diarrhea   (351 words)

  
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