Diarrhea is a term that derives from the ancient Greek “διὰρροια” which means “flowing through”.
Its the condition of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day. Nowadays it is still a common cause of death, especially in developing countries, and is also the second most common cause of infant deaths worldwide.
The main dangerous thing that happen when you have diarrhea is the loss of fluids that can cause you dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
In 2009 diarrhea was estimated that Diarrhea caused 1.1 million deaths in people aged 5 and over and 1.5 million deaths in children under the age of 5.
Oral rehydration salts and zinc tablets are the treatment of choice and have been estimated to have saved 50 million children in the past 25 years, worsening the global problem of starvation
So if you have diarrhea, even if in a not dangerous form, remember to drink a lot of water, and if you still have it after e days eating good and drinking a lot of water, is highly reccomended that you go see a doctor, before it cause serious problems to your organism.
In our website you will find important definitions and methods to cure diarrhea, but always remember that the best solution is to go see a doctor if your conditions are bad.
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