PATIENT INFORMATION

Diarrhoea


What is diarrhoea 

 Loose or watery stools (faeces), usually at least three times in 24 hours 

 Many causes including: 

 Infection of the gut from food, water, or close contact with infected individuals 

 Side effect of some medicines 💊

 Other gut disorders 


What are the symptoms of diarrhoea 

 The main symptom is diarrhoea, often with being sick (vomiting) 🤮

 May include mucus, pus or blood in the stool 

 Cramping tummy pain 

How do you diagnose diarrhoea 

 Having classical symptoms 

 Stool sample 💩


How do you treat diarrhoea 

 Drinking plenty of fluids 

 Eat as normally as possible  🍫


Why should I worry about diarrhoea 

 Dehydration- loss of too much fluid can become life threatening, particularly in the young 


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