Question 1

my husband for the past week has had diahrria. he hasn't changed anything that he eats or drinks. what could it be or what should we do ?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities.: The most common causes are usually self-limiting which means it will go away on it's own.  A BRAT diet can reduce intensity (Banana, Rice, Apple, Toast) and avoiding caffeine, alcohol and dairy until this passes is also advised. Keep well hydrated with healthy fluids that are low in sugar. If this persists for more than 2-3 weeks or worsens in less time, seek medical evaluation.

Question 2

how do i stop the diaharia?

Accepted Answer

BRAT Diet: Natural ways to stop diarrhea, if you do not want to use immodium, are very famous among mothers around the world.

Bart stands for :
b=bananas
a=peeled apples or applesauce]
r=rice water or rice
t=unbuttered toast.

This diet helps the GI tract calm down, provides some nutrition and as a great way to start back to eating when you have been feeling poorly.

Question 3

causes and cures for diaharea?

Accepted Answer

Okay, here goes...: To answer in 400 keystrokes:  "plugging up" diarrhea will not cure an infection, fix an inflammatory process, improve an ischemic gut, or correct a functional issue.  Medical evaluation is recommended appropriate to the duration of your symptoms, associations (bleeding, weight loss, pain, vomiting), as well as your other medical co-morbidities. Call your doctor please ; get checked--don't guess.

Question 4

what could cause me to have sudden diaharria?

Accepted Answer

Sudden Diarrhea.: Bacterial and viral infections along with food poisoning, food that has a toxin in it, can all give you sudden diarrhea. Virus is the most common cause.

Question 5

i have had diahria for 6 months what is wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Chronic diarrhea can be caused by many things including parasite infections, bacterial infection, or even irritable bowel syndrome. See your doctor to do the appropriate tests to confirm your diagnosis.

Question 6

child has diaharea is there anything i can give him? he is 12

Accepted Answer

Imodium (loperamide): For a 12 year old the dose is 2mg tablet every 8 hours as needed.  This medication is available over the counter.

Question 7

i had diahria a week ago. i have not had a bowl  since then. shoul i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No stool post diar: It is not unusual for a lack of a bowel movement after an extended period of diarrhea. I would be concerned only if crampy abdominal pain and bloating are also present. I would advise adequate water intake as well

Question 8

my daughter has diahhria  and is constantly cold. what could b wrong ?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea in kids: How old is your child? How many bms has she had?. Does she have chronic diarrhea or is it an acute thing? Yyoung children can get dehydrated quite rapidly and one of the signs of dehration is skin feeling cold. You should take her to see her doctor asap. The skin circulation gets clamped down to preserve the blood circulation to more vital organs in the body when there is dehdration and feels col.

Question 9

my son had diharia on tuesday and today the vomited once what could it be?

Accepted Answer

GI virus: The most common cause of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea is one of several viruses. The best thing to do is to keep him hydrated with small sips of water or dilute gaterade (if he's really small, pedialite is fine as well).

If he is not getting better or is getting severely dehydrated, he might need to go to the er to get some fluids via IV and some anti-nausea medicine.

Question 10

why is it when i go number 2 its like i always have diahhria its never solid.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: So many possible causes are here, and each depends on how long you've had it, whether you have fever, belly cramps, mucus, blood, etc.  Sometimes there can be foods you're eating that do this also.  Please see your own physician to begin a workup of this problem -- it sounds unpleasant for you, and it's surely not normal.

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My husband for the past week has had diahrria. he hasn't changed anything that he eats or drinks. what could it be or what should we do ?

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Causes and cures for diaharea?

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What could cause me to have sudden diaharria?

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I have had diahria for 6 months what is wrong with me?

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Child has diaharea is there anything i can give him? he is 12

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I had diahria a week ago. i have not had a bowl since then. shoul i be concerned?

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My daughter has diahhria and is constantly cold. what could b wrong ?

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My son had diharia on tuesday and today the vomited once what could it be?

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Why is it when i go number 2 its like i always have diahhria its never solid.

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