Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea — loose, watery stools occurring more than three times in one day — is a common problem that usually lasts a day or two and goes away on its own without any special treatment. However, prolonged diarrhoea can be a sign of other problems.

Diarrhoea can cause dehydration, which means the body lacks enough fluid to function properly. Dehydration is particularly dangerous in children and the elderly, and it must be treated promptly to avoid serious health problems.

Follow the links below to find information about diaarhoea.

Reviewed August 2008

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Title:   Bowel motions
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Many illnesses can affect the colour and texture of faeces. See your doctor if you experience changes in bowel motions that don't resolve within a day or two. Seek urgent medical attention if your stools are bloody.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Diarrhoea
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diarrhoea is the frequent passing of watery faeces. The most common cause is an infection of the intestines, such as gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Diarrhoea can be dangerous for babies and young children.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Diarrhoea
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diarrhoea is when your bowel movements become more watery or more frequent than usual, or both.
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Traveller's diarrhoea
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Many people who travel away from home experience travellers' diarrhoea. This causes frequent watery stools. Travellers' diarrhoea is usually a self-limiting condition that clears up after a few days.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Travellers' diarrhoea
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Contaminated food and drink are the major sources of stomach or intestinal illness while travelling.
Date:   Mar 2004
Title:   Diarrhoea: treatment options
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diarrhoea can be treated using oral rehydration fluids, as well as anti-motility and kaolin-containing medicines.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Travellers' diarrhoea prevention
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Travellers` diarrhoea is a common problem.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Water and good health
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Guide to water and good health including information on health benefits of water and the facts about the safety of Sydney drinking water.
Date:   Jul 1999
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