Diarrhea
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Also known as: loose motionsContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInKnown causesSpecialists to consultRelated conditionsSelf-treatment: Self- care steps that may be helpful in some less- serious cases:Drink plenty of fluids including oral rehydration solution / salts (ORS)Over- the- counter (OTC) Loperamide; Bismuth subsalicylate, used to prevent traveler's diarrheaHave bland, low fiber foodsAvoid greasy foods, high fiber foods and dairy productsSee a doctor if you notice: Infants under 1 year had 6 bouts of diarrhea or 3 bouts of vomiting within 24 hoursChildren over 1 year had 6 episodes or more of diarrhea in 24 hours, or if there is diarrhea and vomiting at the same timeSee a doctor immediately if you notice:Persistent vomitingPersistent diarrheaSigns of dehydration such as sunken eyes and dry lipsSignificant weight lossPus in the stoolBlood in the stool, which may turn the stool blackFor informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Drink plenty of fluids including oral rehydration solution / salts (ORS) Over- the- counter (OTC) Loperamide; Bismuth subsalicylate, used to prevent traveler's diarrhea Have bland, low fiber foods Avoid greasy foods, high fiber foods and dairy products Infants under 1 year had 6 bouts of diarrhea or 3 bouts of vomiting within 24 hours Children over 1 year had 6 episodes or more of diarrhea in 24 hours, or if there is diarrhea and vomiting at the same time Persistent vomiting Persistent diarrhea Signs of dehydration such as sunken eyes and dry lips Significant weight loss Pus in the stool Blood in the stool, which may turn the stool black
Drink plenty of fluids including oral rehydration solution / salts (ORS)
Over- the- counter (OTC) Loperamide; Bismuth subsalicylate, used to prevent traveler's diarrhea
Have bland, low fiber foods
Avoid greasy foods, high fiber foods and dairy products
Infants under 1 year had 6 bouts of diarrhea or 3 bouts of vomiting within 24 hours
Children over 1 year had 6 episodes or more of diarrhea in 24 hours, or if there is diarrhea and vomiting at the same time
Persistent vomiting
Persistent diarrhea
Signs of dehydration such as sunken eyes and dry lips
Significant weight loss
Pus in the stool
Blood in the stool, which may turn the stool black
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