Diarrhea Articles A-Z
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In cases of stomach flu, symptoms typically include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other symptoms of stomach flu, such as fever, chills, and body aches.
Stomach flu transmission may occur through ingesting contaminated food or water. This eMedTV article discusses other common ways in which stomach flu may be transmitted, such as by having direct contact with an infected person.
For people with stomach flu, treatment consists of such things as keeping the body hydrated. This eMedTV article examines other treatment options that can help manage the symptoms of stomach flu while the body fights the infection.
Over-the-counter drugs such as Pepto-Bismol may help stop diarrhea in many cases. However, as this eMedTV article explains, such medications will only prolong health problems in people whose diarrhea is caused by a bacterial infection or a parasite.
Symptoms of cholera can include watery diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle cramps. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed list of cholera symptoms. This page also explains the importance of immediate treatment for those who have symptoms of cholera.
The most common symptoms of Giardia include diarrhea, nausea, and excessive gas. This page of the eMedTV Web site lists possible symptoms and also explains how long it takes for symptoms to develop after infection occurs.
Testing for Giardia often involves examining stool samples to check for the Giardia lamblia parasite. This eMedTV resource describes the process doctors use to confirm an infection, including a stool sample test.
When it occurs in a toddler, diarrhea can quickly lead to dehydration. This eMedTV article covers the causes and signs of diarrhea in toddlers, and offers information about how to keep your toddler from becoming dehydrated if he or she has diarrhea.
Treatment of Giardia usually involves taking medicine and avoiding dehydration. As this eMedTV resource explains, another aspect of treatment can include treating people who have had close contact with the infected individual.
The main treatments for cholera are antibiotics and oral or intravenous fluid replacement. As this part of the eMedTV archives explains, the mortality rate is reduced to less than one percent when timely and adequate treatment is given.
There are four main types of stomach flu viruses. This eMedTV article describes these four types of viruses responsible for stomach flu, which include rotavirus, adenovirus, caliciviruses, and astrovirus.
