1. Diarrhoea, Diarrhea, Dehydration And Oral Rehydration - Rehydration Project diarrhoea, diarrhea, diarrhoeal diseases, dehydration and oral rehydrationare the focus of Rehydration Project. http://www.rehydrate.org/

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2. Medinfo: Diarrhoea And Vomiting diarrhoea and Vomiting. Medinfo's patient information on diarrhoea and vomiting. diarrhoea and Vomiting. diarrhoea and vomiting often appear together, but may appear separately. http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/dandv.html

index search health books site map Diarrhoea and Vomiting Diarrhoea and vomiting often appear together, but may appear separately. Most times, although you feel terrible, there is little that a doctor can do for you, other than give advice similar to that below. For most intents and purposes the approach to the treatment is similar: Do Only drink clear fluids eg purpose-made electrolyte solutions, or "pop", such as lemonade. Start by just taking sips of fluid, and when the sickness subsides slowly build up the quantity. You may take anti-diarrhoea medications which can help the symptoms, but they do not cure you any quicker. Do not Do not eat until at least 24 hours after the last sickness or diarrhoea subsides. Do not drink milk or drinks containing particles, as these take more digestion, and irritate the bowel. Do not take any tablets for headache or fever until the vomiting subsides. Diarrhoea Diarrhoea involves frequent and loose motions. It is usually caused by inflammation of the large intestine, which is where the body removes most of the fluid from digested food. The major cause, in the context that we are referring to, is infection, but there are various other rarer causes which occasionally occur. If diarrhoea persists, and is not subsiding after a week, you should consult your doctor. It may be that you think it is due to a treatment you are taking from your doctor or dentist, and it is wise to consult your doctor immediately if this is the case. In some cases bleeding occurs, and this also should prompt a consultation with your doctor, but as long as the blood loss is not heavy, this can await a daytime consultation.

3. Diarrhoea Viruses Identifies and describes the viral families responsible for this disorder, which include the Astroviruses, Caliciviruses and Reoviruses. Astroviruses; Caliciviruses; Reoviruses (Rotaviruses). diarrhoea is not as dramatic an illness as AIDS. http://www.tulane.edu/~dmsander/WWW/335/Diarrhoea.html

Diarrhoea Viruses: Astroviruses; Caliciviruses; Reoviruses (Rotaviruses) Diarrhoea is not as dramatic an illness as AIDS. However, the above groups of viruses are of great economic importance, causing millions of lost working days each year, as well as much discomfort. Diarrhoea continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide resulting in an estimated 1000 deaths among children each day, the highest incidence being in developing countries of the world. One well documented source of infection is the consumption of shellfish (polluted by sewage) - and therefore, they also have economic consequences for fishermen and the food industry. Such viruses often cause mini-epidemics in families, hospital wards, etc and are potentially very dangerous to seriously ill hospital patients. More importantly, these viruses contribute to the massive mortality caused by infantile diarrhoea in developing countries and are responsible for uncounted millions of deaths each year. The human pathogens in these groups have been poorly studied since for the most part, they do not grow in culture. Only recently has molecular information on the nature of their genomes become available. The taxonomy of these viruses is still somewhat confused and they have previously been grouped on the basis of their appearance in the EM (unreliable). Recently, nucleotide sequences of members of each group have been determined, allowing genome organization to be used as a basis for future classification:

4. Diarrhoea Factsheet 04 June 2002 diarrhoea is common amongst people with HIV. It can be caused by some anti-HIV drugs, medicines used to treat some infections, and in people with a low CD4 count diarrhoea may be caused by some opportunistic infections. http://www.aidsmap.com/publications/factsheets/fs04.htm

Diarrhoea Factsheet 04 - June 2002 Diarrhoea is common amongst people with HIV. It can be caused by some anti-HIV drugs, medicines used to treat some infections, and in people with a low CD4 count diarrhoea may be caused by some opportunistic infections. Diarrhoea can take the form of a semi-loose to completely liquid stool, and may result in having to go to the toilet more frequently and urgently. It is common for diarrhoea to be accompanied by stomach pains, bloating, nausea, vomiting, fever and loss of appetite. Diarrhoea as a drug related side-effect Diarrhoea has been reported as a side-effect of all the protease inhibitors as well as ddI and abacavir in the NRTI class, and with some antibiotics. With some drugs, diarrhoea goes away after the first few weeks or months of treatment, however for some people it becomes a permanent feature of living with the drug. The severity of the diarrhoea also varies. Severe diarrhoea, involving several trips to the toilet each day, large, uncontrollable liquid bowel movements, and feelings of weakness and dizziness as a result of the loss of fluids and electrolytes is experienced by about a quarter of people starting treatment with nelfinavir and a fifth of people starting saquinavir. Similar levels have been reported in people taking amprenavir, lopinavir, ritonavir and indinavir. Less serious problems may be experienced by many other people taking protease inhibitors. Changes in diet have little effect on protease inhibitor and other drug-related diarrhoea. However a variety of treatments are available to doctors to try and control diarrhoea caused by drugs. These include:

5. Aeromedicine Diarrhoea Not the most appetizing of subject but the saying that "travel broadens the mind and loosens the bowels" does make it relevant to airline pilots. Bacteria are the commonest bugs to cause diarrhoea, which can affect half of all travellers, many of whom end up as http://www.aeronet.co.uk/diarrh.html

DIARRHOEA! Not the most appetizing of subject but the saying that "travel broadens the mind and loosens the bowels" does make it relevant to airline pilots. In fact, it is the commonest cause of incapacity in air crew, one study suggesting that 29% of all crew suffered at least one incident of incapacitation in flight, and 58 times out of a 100 that incapacitation would be....you've guessed! Most diarrhoea is caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with faeces or chemicals, such as alcohol or chlorine. "Delhi Belly" is usually acquired in the Tropics or Sub-Tropics where food hygiene is poor and water is polluted by inadequate sewage disposal, though altered diet and sunbathing can be major contributing factors. Bacteria are the commonest bugs to cause diarrhoea, which can affect half of all travellers, many of whom end up as serious visitors to the toilet and 1% even in the Krankenhaus. E.Coli lives up to its faecal name and is responsible for about half the cases. Shigella, Campylobacter, Salmonella (can cause typhoid) and Vibrio Cholerae are other performers, though the "rice water" stools of the latter are thankfully uncommon amongst present day travellers. Vibrio Parahaemolyticus, although infrequent in the UK, is the commonest form of food poisoning in Japan where seafood forms a high percentage of the staple diet. Viruses are now an increasingly common cause of poisoning from shellfish, and the Protozoa Giardia is responsible for 11,000 reported cases annually in the UK, although most originated abroad. Clay coloured stools suggest viral hepatitis which three in every 1,000 travellers catch unless they have been wise enough to have had their Hep A jab.

6. Diarrhoea, Diarrhea, Dehydration And Oral Rehydration - Rehydration Project diarrhoea causes dehydration, which kills approximately 2.2 million children every year. http://www.diarrhoea.org/

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7. Diarrhea, Diarrhoea - Dialogue On Diarrhoea Online - Prevention, Control, Manage Dialogue on diarrhoea offers clear, practical advice on preventing and treatingdiarrhoeal diseases. Dialogue on diarrhoea Issue no. 60 March - May 1995. http://www.rehydrate.org/dd/

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8. The Management Of Persistent Diarrhoea And Malnutrition The Management of Persistent diarrhoea and Malnutrition Summary of Meeting Presentation is the continuing high mortality rates in children with PDM (between 320% of diarrhoea becomes persistent). http://www.ennonline.net/fex/04/rs10-2.html

The Management of Persistent Diarrhoea and Malnutrition: Summary of Meeting Presentation Peter Sullivan from the Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford presented a paper on 'the Management of Persistent Diarrhoea and Malnutrition (PDM) at the International Child Health Group Meeting on Managing Childhood Malnutrition: in Birmingham. Dr Sullivan explained, how a pressing concern amongst paediatricians is the continuing high mortality rates in children with PDM (between 3-20% of diarrhoea becomes persistent). This, he attributed to faulty case-management. For example, inappropriate diets that do not take account of metabolic adaptations to malnutrition are commonplace and may account for many deaths. Another crucial aspect is inadequate treatment of microbial infections which significantly affect the outcome of nutritional rehabilitation in children with PD. Studies have shown that following treatment and cure for PDM many children relapse, and that even after one year the state of the gut is similar to when the child first presented. It was explained how successful nutritional rehabilitation of children with persistent diarrhoea (PD) requires an understanding of the biology of malnutrition and of guidelines for provision of appropriate diets. MN is an important factor in determining the duration of PD and in the success of treatment. In order to treat PD and MN effectively one needs to have a good understanding of:

9. Diarrhoea Excretes waste material as stool. W. hat is diarrhoea ? diarrhoea meansthere are frequent, loose or liquid stools. W, hat causes diarrhoea ? http://www.bdf.org.uk/leaflets/diarrhoe.html

W hat is a normal bowel habit ? People vary a lot in how often they open their bowels - usually between three times a day and three times a week in the U.K. A stool should be solid, but moist and easy to pass. W hat does the bowel do ? Receives food and liquid we eat and drink. Absorbs most of the nutrients from food and drink into the blood-stream. Secretes fluid from the body into the gut. Propels its contents from the stomach down the length of the bowel to the back passage (anus). Excretes waste material as stool. W hat is diarrhoea ? Diarrhoea means there are frequent, loose or liquid stools. There may be a gripey abdominal pain (colic) which is less after a stool is passed. Acute diarrhoea - comes on suddenly and lasts a short time. Chronic diarrhoea - affects someone over a long period of time. Some people pass frequent, small solid stools with a sense of urgency. This is not true diarrhoea and occurs when the rectum is irritable as in the irritable bowel syndrome or inflamed as in colitis. W hat causes diarrhoea ?

10. Facts About Children, Diarrhoea, Water, Women, Hunger ... Rehydration Project Another child will die in the time it takes to read this sentence. Oral Rehydration Therapy ORT now helps save more than 1 million children's lives each year. 2002, about 2.2 million children will die of dehydration caused by diarrhoea. 80% of them in the first two years of http://www.rehydrate.org/facts

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11. Facts For Life - Diarrhoea diarrhoea. diarrhoea kills over 1 million children every year through dehydrationand malnutrition. Infants who are fed only breastmilk seldom get diarrhoea. http://www.unicef.org/ffl/07/

Home What is Facts for Life Timing Births ... PDF and text-only versions Why it is important to share and act on information about Diarrhoea Diarrhoea kills over 1 million children every year through dehydration and malnutrition. Children are more likely than adults to die from diarrhoea because they become dehydrated more quickly. About one in every 200 children who contract diarrhoea will die from it. Diarrhoea is caused by germs that are swallowed, especially germs from faeces. This happens most often where there is unsafe disposal of faeces, poor hygiene practices or a lack of clean drinking water, or when infants are not breastfed. Infants who are fed only breastmilk seldom get diarrhoea. If families and communities work together, with support from governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), they can do much to prevent the conditions that cause diarrhoea. On diarrhoea, see also: Why it is important All key messages Supporting information for key messages:

12. Diarrhoea diarrhoea is the passing of increased amounts (more than 300g in 24 hours) of loosestools. Most people are affected by diarrhoea at some time in their lives. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/diarrhoea.htm

The UK's leading independent health website Search NetDoctor NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Medicines Examinations Health centres Cancer Children's health Depression Erectile dysfunction ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital NetDoctor on call Search Medline ... Text message services Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Diarrhoea Reviewed by Dr Dan Rutherford , GP What is diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is the passing of increased amounts (more than 300g in 24 hours) of loose stools. It is often caused by a virus or bacteria and can be acute (short term) or chronic (long term) - lasting more than two to three weeks. Most people are affected by diarrhoea at some time in their lives. It is often accompanied by stomach pains, feeling sick and vomiting. It is usually due to consumption of drinking water contaminated with bacteria, undercooked meat and eggs or inadequate kitchen hygiene - in other words, an infection. Diarrhoea normally only lasts for a few days, but it can be very stressful when it occurs.

13. Travellers' Diarrhoea The most common cause of holiday or travellers' diarrhoea is the differenttypes of virus and bacteria at the destination. Travellers' diarrhoea. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/diseases/travellers_diarrhoea.htm

The UK's leading independent health website Search NetDoctor NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Medicines Examinations Health centres Cancer Children's health Depression Erectile dysfunction ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital NetDoctor on call Search Medline ... Text message services Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Travellers' diarrhoea Written by Dr Charlie Easmon , specialist adviser in travel medicine Causes of travellers' diarrhoea The toilet roll is not supposed to be your most important travelling companion. Think before you eat and drink as it is very easy to pick up a bout of diarrhoea while holidaying abroad. The most common cause of holiday or travellers' diarrhoea is the different types of virus and bacteria at the destination. The local drinking water in particular is an obvious source of risk in many places and should, therefore, be completely avoided. Replace it with water from previously unopened bottles for drinking as well as for cleaning teeth and making ice for drinks. Approximately 40 per cent of all cases of travellers' diarrhoea are due to infections with ETEC (enterotoxin-forming Escherichia coli bacteria). It is also possible to be infected with other and more specific and unpleasant bacteria and parasites, such as

14. Diarrhoea diarrhoea. What is a normal bowel habit ? Excretes waste material as stool. Whatis diarrhoea? diarrhoea means there are frequent, loose or liquid stools. http://www.digestivedisorders.org.uk/leaflets/diarrhoe.html

DIarrhoea What is a normal bowel habit ? People vary a lot in how often they open their bowels - usually between three times a day and three times a week in the UK. A stool should be solid, but moist and easy to pass. What does the bowel do? Receives food and liquid we eat and drink. Absorbs most of the nutrients from food and drink into the blood-stream. Secretes fluid from the body into the gut. Propels its contents from the stomach down the length of the bowel to the back passage (anus). Excretes waste material as stool. What is diarrhoea? Diarrhoea means there are frequent, loose or liquid stools. There may be a gripey abdominal pain (colic) which is less after a stool is passed. Acute diarrhoea - comes on suddenly and lasts a short time. Chronic diarrhoea - affects someone over a long period of time. Some people pass frequent, small solid stools with a sense of urgency. This is not true diarrhoea and occurs when the rectum is irritable as in the irritable bowel syndrome or inflamed as in colitis. What causes diarrhoea?

15. BBC NEWS | Health | Diarrhoea Bug May Protect Against Cancer The bacteria that causes violent diarrhoea among people travellingin the developing world may not be a such a bad thing after all. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2744989.stm

NEWS SPORT WEATHER WORLD SERVICE ... A-Z INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health News Front Page Africa Americas ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to UK Tuesday, 11 February, 2003, 03:38 GMT Diarrhoea bug may protect against cancer E. coli causes diarrhoea The bacteria that cause violent diarrhoea among people travelling in the developing world may not be a such a bad thing after all. Scientists believe that the bug, E. coli, may also protect against colon and bowel cancer. The idea that a bacterial product could lead to inhibition of colon cancer growth is very exciting indeed Professor Emad El-Omar Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in the developed world, where E. coli infection is less common. But conversely in the developing world, where E. coli infection is much more common, colorectal cancer is not the killer that it is in industrialised nations. Researchers decided to examine whether this meant that E. coli was in some way helping to protect against the development of cancer. Toxin They focused on the effect of a particular toxin produced by the bacterium on colon cancer cells.

16. BBC NEWS | Health | Diarrhoea Vaccine 'within 10 Years' An effective vaccine for diarrhoea could be available within 10 years,according to scientists at the forefront of research in Bangladesh. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2645281.stm

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health News Front Page World UK ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to World Monday, 13 January, 2003, 00:20 GMT Diarrhoea vaccine 'within 10 years' Diarrhoea is a major killer in some developing countries An effective vaccine for diarrhoea could be available within 10 years, according to scientists at the forefront of research in Bangladesh. An estimated 1.5 million people throughout the world die of diarrhoea each year. Millions more are hospitalised and require urgent medical care to stop them suffering chronic dehydration and dying. We would hope to have a vaccine in about 10 years' time Ferdausi Qadri Researchers at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Dhaka are currently testing a number of vaccines. The centre includes a hospital and treats in the region of 140,000 people with diarrhoea each year. Saving lives Recent studies have looked at possible vaccines for cholera and rotavirus - the leading cause of childhood diarrhoea which kills up to 600,000 children each year. Scientists at the ICDDR believe a vaccine to protect against diarrhoea could cut childhood deaths in developing countries by as much as 70%.

17. Diarrhoea diarrhoea. My pharmacy health information diarrhoea. diarrhoea medicines.Information counter. No web site can come near to giving http://www.mypharmacy.co.uk/health_information/topics/d/diarrhoea/diarrhoea_info

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19. :: Diarrhoea :: Almost everyone has diarrhoea at some point in his or her life. The Mostdiarrhoea will stop without treatment in a few days. Certain http://app.hpb.gov.sg/haz/haz01073.asp

Almost everyone has diarrhoea at some point in his or her life. The majority of diarrhoea diseases results from infection and is a short-lived self-limiting condition. Terms such as "stomach flu" and gastroenteritis are used to describe the same condition. Most diarrhoea will stop without treatment in a few days. Certain drugs can cause or worsen diarrhoea. "Acute diarrhoea" is defined as a short episode of diarrhoea that comes on suddenly and goes away within a couple of weeks. Most people with acute diarrhoea recover on their own. Diarrhoea that lasts more than three weeks is thought of as "chronic diarrhoea." Typically, chronic diarrhoea requires medical attention and treatment. Infants and the elderly are more prone to dehydration from diarrhoea. Symptoms Symptoms include: Increased frequency of defecation Loose, liquid stools Urgency (having to go right away) Incontinence (leakage of stool) Bloating, gas Rectal pain Abdominal pain Nausea, vomiting Fever Presence of blood or flecks of mucus in the stool Loss of appetite, weight loss

20. BabyCentre | Diarrhoea diarrhoea. • How can I tell if my baby has diarrhoea? • What causes diarrhoea?• Can it be prevented? How can I tell if my baby has diarrhoea? http://www.babycentre.co.uk/refcap/82.html

var ACM; Site Index Features Baby Namer Pregnancy Calendar A daily record based on your due date. Baby Calendar Interactive Tools Vote in the poll of the day. Sound Advice Birth Announcements Free BabyCentre Newsletter! Up-to-date parenting news Home Baby Baby Health Healthcare: baby and toddler Diarrhoea How can I tell if my baby has diarrhoea? What causes diarrhoea? Can it be prevented? How should I treat it? ... Related Topics Key: Click a word marked like this Glossary to see its meaning. How can I tell if my baby has diarrhoea? Many parents wonder if their child has diarrhoea because bowel movements in a newborn tend to occur frequently. Your baby's ordinary bowel movements will depend very much on whether she's being breast or formula fed. The bowel movements of breastfed babies are usually yellowish, on the soft or liquid side and may occur up to five times daily. Sometimes a breastfed newborn will have a bowel movement during or immediately after each breastfeeding session. This occurs because as her stomach fills up, the milk stimulates her entire intestinal tract, prompting a bowel movement. Within a month, most breastfed babies are down to one or two bowel movements a day. The bowel movements of formula-fed babies tend to occur once a day and are fairly firm. fever or appears to be losing weight, it may be diarrhoea, so consult your GP or health visitor.

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