Diarrhea Articles A-Z
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Anyone who travels worldwide should know some basic facts about cholera (an acute diarrheal illness). This eMedTV segment presents cholera facts, including information about the cause, transmission, treatment, and prevention of cholera.
Cholera signs and symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, and increased heart rate. This section of the eMedTV Web site talks about these and other cholera symptoms. This page also discusses the potential complications of these symptoms.
Cholera symptoms include watery diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle cramps. This eMedTV segment describes the symptoms of cholera, as well as symptoms that can occur as a result of fluid loss, such as severe dehydration.
The most common form of cholera transmission is eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. This eMedTV Web page explains how food becomes contaminated and how it is unlikely for cholera transmission to occur through casual contact.
Cholera treatment involves fluid replacement and, in some cases, antibiotics. This eMedTV page explains how these treatments work. When administered promptly, these treatments can lower the mortality rate of cholera to less than 1 percent.
As this eMedTV article explains, there is no cholera vaccine available in the United States, but there are two vaccines that are used in other countries. This page explains why the vaccine is generally not recommended for travelers.
With early and adequate treatment, a cure for cholera is possible in greater than 99 percent of cases. This eMedTV page explains that the cure for cholera typically includes antibiotics and oral or intravenous fluid replacement.
Cures for Giardia often consist of medications that treat the infection. As this eMedTV page explains, in addition to prescribed drugs, drinking plenty of fluids generally is successfully in treating cases of giardiasis.
If your diarrhea does not go away on its own, you may need to have it diagnosed. This eMedTV Web page looks at the process of diagnosing diarrhea, which can involve a physical exam, a stool culture, blood tests, and other tests.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, diarrhea is defined as loose, watery stools that occur more than three times in a day. This page covers symptoms that can accompany diarrhea and how it can be treated. Diarea is a common misspelling of diarrhea.
Food intolerance and intestinal disease are among the things that can cause a person to have diarrhea. This eMedTV Web page defines diarrhea and discusses its types, causes, and treatment options. Diareah is a common misspelling of diarrhea.
The average adult experiences diarrhea about four times a year. This eMedTV segment defines diarrhea and explains how it can be treated, as well as what to do if your child develops diarrhea. Diareha is a common misspelling of diarrhea.
This page on the eMedTV site gives an overview of diarrhea, which is defined as loose, watery stools that occur more than three times in a day. This page also links to more information about diarrhea. Diarhea is a common misspelling of diarrhea.
