Diarrhea
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Rotavirus is the cause of nearly 40% of hospitalizations from diarrhea in children under five[1]
Diarrhea also called Dysentery is the condition in which feces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form. You have diarrhea if you have loose stools three or more times in one day.[2]
Causes
The most common causes of diarrhea include[2]:
- Bacteria from contaminated food or water
- Viruses such as the flu, norovirus, or rotavirus.
- Parasites
- Medicines such as antibiotics, cancer drugs, and antacids that contain magnesium
- Food intolerances and sensitivities like lactose intolerance.[3]
- Inflammatory causes such as Crohn's disease
- Problems with how the colon functions, such as irritable bowel syndrome
References
- ↑ "Diarrhea: Why children are still dying and what can be done". World Health Organization. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241598415_eng.pdf. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Diarrhea". https://medlineplus.gov/diarrhea.html. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
- ↑ "Common Causes of Chronic Diarrhea". https://www.iffgd.org/lower-gi-disorders/diarrhea/common-causes.html. Retrieved 2019-11-06.
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