Maria Javed
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Diarrhea, constipation and ulcer are the most common disorders of gut.
First part
1. Diarrhea:
Diarrhea is a condition where a sufferer has frequenty watery , loose bowel movements . This condition may be accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting . It occurs when required water is not absorbed in blood from colon.
Causes:
The main cause of include lack of adequate safe water. Diarrhoea is also caused by viral or bacterial infection of large intestine.
Recovery:
If sufficient amount of water and food is available , the paitent of diarrhea recovers in a few days . However for malnourished individuals diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration and can become life threatening.
Treatment:
The treatment for diarrhea involves consuming adequate amounts of water (to replace the loss) , preferably mixed with essential salts and some amounts of nutrients . Antibiotics may be required if diarrhea is due to bacterial infection.
prevention:
Preventions of diarrhea include taking clean water and essential salts , eating regularly and taking hygienic measures.
2. Constipation:
Constipation is a condition where a person experiences hard faeces that are difficult to eliminate.
Cause:
The main cause of constipation include excessive absorption of water through colon , insufficient intake of dietary fiber, dehydration, use of medicines e.g containing iron, calcium and aluminum and tumors in rectum and anus .
First part
1. Diarrhea:
Diarrhea is a condition where a sufferer has frequenty watery , loose bowel movements . This condition may be accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting . It occurs when required water is not absorbed in blood from colon.
Causes:
The main cause of include lack of adequate safe water. Diarrhoea is also caused by viral or bacterial infection of large intestine.
Recovery:
If sufficient amount of water and food is available , the paitent of diarrhea recovers in a few days . However for malnourished individuals diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration and can become life threatening.
Treatment:
The treatment for diarrhea involves consuming adequate amounts of water (to replace the loss) , preferably mixed with essential salts and some amounts of nutrients . Antibiotics may be required if diarrhea is due to bacterial infection.
prevention:
Preventions of diarrhea include taking clean water and essential salts , eating regularly and taking hygienic measures.
2. Constipation:
Constipation is a condition where a person experiences hard faeces that are difficult to eliminate.
Cause:
The main cause of constipation include excessive absorption of water through colon , insufficient intake of dietary fiber, dehydration, use of medicines e.g containing iron, calcium and aluminum and tumors in rectum and anus .