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What Causes Constant Diarrhea and How to Deal with It?


Diarrhea is a common occurrence when suffering from a viral attack, a bacterial
attack, food poisoning or having an allergic reaction to food or drink. Any
person experiencing loose, watery stools, three to four times a day, for longer
than 2 days, has chronic diarrhea. Most often, infections are not the only
reason for diarrhea, as certain bowel disorders can also cause diarrhea.
Diarrhea is often accompanied with stomach cramps, abdominal pain, and in cases
of infection, fever. Dehydration is one of the key problems with short-term or
long-term diarrhea. Diarrhea that lasts for more than 2 days requires medical
attention.


CAUSES OF CONSTANT DIARRHEA

Various factors contribute to the onset. These include infections from bacteria,
viruses, and parasites. However, these are not the only causes. Below are some
of the main causes.

 1. Infections - Bacteria, such as, salmonella, E. coli and campylobacter,
    residing in contaminated foods and water, are common culprits that cause
    chronic diarrhea. Viral infections also can cause diarrhea. The herpes
    simplex virus, viral hepatitis, and the norovirus can cause chronic
    diarrhea.
 2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Chronic diarrhea is a common symptom of
    IBS. Stress and certain foods trigger this condition. Currently, there is no
    cure for IBS, although identifying the stressors and triggers of IBS may
    help deal with the frequency of the occurrences.
 3. Food Intolerances - Some people may experience diarrhea due to their
    inability to digest certain ingredients in foods. For example, persons who
    are lactose intolerant often suffer with diarrhea once they have consumed
    milk or other dairy products. Other types of food intolerances that cause
    diarrhea are reactions to certain types of foods, medicines and fructose.
 4. Intestinal Diseases - These diseases include inflammatory bowel disease,
    ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and gallbladder disease.
 5. Others - Other causes include tumors, altered immune function, low blood
    supply to the intestine and hereditary disorders, such as, cystic fibrosis


HOW TO TREAT CONSTANT DIARRHEA

Recurring diarrhea is extremely dangerous as it can lead to dehydration, and
also weaken a person significantly. Most of the body's sodium, potassium, salts,
and chlorides, are excreted from the body when suffering with diarrhea. Lack of
these minerals can interfere with the normal working of the body. Therefore, it
has to be treated promptly.

 * The treatment method depends on the cause of diarrhea. For example, diarrhea
   that occurs due to a bacterial and parasitic infection requires strong
   antibiotics and anti-parasitic drugs.
 * People suffering from diarrhea due to food intolerances should identify foods
   that do not agree with them and refrain from consuming these foods as much as
   possible.
 * Diarrhea that occurs with intestinal diseases often disappear upon the
   treatment of the condition.
 * Apart from the above treatment methods, people suffering with constant
   diarrhea should remember to stay hydrated as much as possible by drinking
   plenty of fluids, avoiding eating heavy meals till the problem is attended
   to, and reducing stress. Those who have become dehydrated may need saline
   drips to rehydrate the system.


WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

Most people tend to wait till dehydration sets in and the problem has escalated
before considering medical advice. Understanding when to see a doctor can be
beneficial in preventing various complications that may arise with constant
diarrhea. Dehydration can cause symptoms that include frequent thirst, dark
urine, dry skin, fatigue and dizziness in adults. Children can show signs of
fatigue, irritability, crying without tears and sunken eyes. A doctor must be
consulted, without fail, if any of these signs are apparent. Apart from this,
diarrhea for more than 2 days, unbearable pain in the abdomen and rectum, high
fever, blood in stools and dark stools require medical attention.




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