What can cause diarrhea ?
Diarrhea is a symptom that can be caused by various reasons. Usually causes diarrhea fast enough investigated. Diarrhea, often accompanied by abdominal cramps, vomiting, or fever. In adults, diarrhea is rarely dangerous. In children of different ages and diarrhea in the elderly can cause dehydration, which may lead to serious consequences.
Causes of diarrhea
- The use of contaminated water boiled;
- Food allergy;
- Food intolerance;
- Viral, bacterial or parasitic infection of the intestine;
- Stress, emotional disorders.
The causes of chronic diarrhea may be:
- Irritable bowel syndrome;
- Crohn's disease (chronic inflammation of the digestive tract);
- Ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammation or ulcers on the shell rectum and colon;
- Cancer of the rectum;
- Malabsorption syndrome (malabsorption).
In most cases, diarrhea resolves on its own within 2 days. If liquid diet does not help, your doctor may prescribe medications that slow down the activity of the intestine. But these drugs are not recommended for children.
The physician must determine and correct the cause of diarrhea. If necessary, refer you to the hospital for tests and treatment.