What are the main causes of diarrhea?

What causes diarrhea?

Infection by bacteria.
Infections by other organisms and pre-formed toxins.
Eating foods that upset the digestive system.
Allergies and intolerances to certain foods (Celiac disease or lactose intolerance).
Medications.
Radiation therapy.
Malabsorption of food (poor absorption).

How can I stop Diarrhoea?

Key measures to prevent diarrhoea include:

access to safe drinking-water;
use of improved sanitation;
hand washing with soap;
exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life;
good personal and food hygiene;
health education about how infections spread; and.
rotavirus vaccination.

What are the causes and symptoms of diarrhea?

Signs and symptoms associated with diarrhea may include:

Loose, watery stools.
Abdominal cramps.
Abdominal pain.
Fever.
Blood in the stool.
Mucus in the stool.
Bloating.
Nausea.

What is the best treatment for diarrhea?

Drink plenty of clear liquids, including water, broths and juices. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Add semisolid and low-fiber foods gradually as your bowel movements return to normal. Try soda crackers, toast, eggs, rice or chicken.

What should I eat if I have diarrhea?

Bland foods that may help with diarrhea include:

hot cereals, such as oatmeal, cream of wheat, or rice porridge.
bananas.
applesauce.
plain white rice.
bread or toast.
boiled potatoes.
unseasoned crackers.

Should I stop eating if I have diarrhea?

Eat small, light meals and avoid fatty or spicy foods. Good examples are potatoes, rice, bananas, soup, and boiled vegetables. Salty foods help the most. You don’t need to eat if you’ve lost your appetite, but you should continue to drink fluids and eat as soon as you feel able to.