Diarrhea

blood. Because the amount in the blood is so small, minor changes to potassium levels in the blood can be life-threatening. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: • Antibiotic medicine. • Diarrhea or vomiting. Taking too much of a medicine that helps you have a bowel movement (laxative) can cause diarrhea and lead to hypokalemia. • Chronic kidney disease (CKD). • Medicine…

boulardii would prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) or C. difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). A total of 275 patients, whose average age was 79.2 years old, were enrolled in the study which 134 receiving a placebo and 141 receiving S. boulardii and were monitored for diarrhea. Diarrhea, according to the study, meant having the passage of three or more liquid stools over days or at least five passages in a 48…

FACT: Other promising treatments for diarrhea-predominant IBS include benzodiazepines, 5-HT3 antagonists, antibiotics, and antidepressants. MYTH: All patients with IBS must strictly adhere to a specific diet for symptom management. FACT: A specific IBS diet doesn't exist, but some patients…

extreme of ages, people with co morbid disease and weakened immune response. We here present a rare case of invasive listeria gastroenteritis in a 83 year old female with multiple co morbid conditions who presented with altered mental status and diarrhea. High index of suspicion is the key to ensure timely initiation of appropriate empirical treatment in the setting of invasive gastroenteritis especially people who has high risk factors…

The human body is built up with multiple organs. Each of these organs has a specific function or sometimes two. For example, the pancreas has two functions the endocrine and the exocrine. Also, each of these organs has to be balanced in order for us to be maintaining a good health. If these organs are not in the homeostasis state which means to regulate the internal environment and to maintain a stabilization, diseases can occur at any time. One of the disorders that can be seen if the…

during the digestive process. This is what is causing the excess consumption of spicy food can cause irritation to the walls of the stomach or intestines and in severe conditions will result in diarrhea. Some people can mengkonsimsi spicy foods without menimnulkan problem but many people experiencing diarrhea every time they consume spicy foods. If you are prone to spicy food, but it's hard to leave this brings a spicy sensation that the easiest way to do is the consumption of spicy food…

system responds to this intolerance in the small intestine by causing diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, anemia. If it persists the small intestines will eventually become damaged to the point that it will not absorb nutrients. In children, the inability to absorb nutrients can affect their growth and development. 2. What are the typical symptoms? In adults, the most common symptoms are digestive disorders, such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, gas, abdominal pain, nausea,…

with many more. Resource: "YOGURT: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2016. 7) What do you suspect is causing Edith’s problem? I believe that her diarrhea is caused by taking the antibiotics. 8) What microbe is causing Edith’s diarrhea? What is the name of this disorder? Outline the basic characteristics of this…

this syndrome is or how to take care of it. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, also known as IBS, is described as a disorder in which you experience abdominal pain and other symptoms. Typically, these other symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and altering episodes of both diarrhea and constipation. Most of the time, before you know you have IBS and know how to treat it, your daily schedule is having recurrent abdominal pain from your diet and other factors such as stress. Statistics from…

syndrome or better known as IBS is the digestive disease I have chosen to discuss. This disease effects the colon which is the large intestine in the digestive system. IBS is a chronic condition which causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation. (MAYO CLINIC) IBS can be a very uncomfortable condition but is not fatal or does not cause change in bowel tissue which this can increase the risk of getting colorectal cancer. Very few people get serious enough symptoms to…