Homeopathy treatment for Diarrhea
Diarrhoea is defined as bowel movements which are excessive in volume, frequency or liquidity.
OVERVIEW
Diarrhoea is the passage of more than 200 g of stool daily, and measurement of stool volume is helpful in confirming this.
This is extremely common and is usually due to Faecal– oral transmission of bacteria or their toxins, viruses or parasites.
CAUSES
1.Causes of Acute Diarrhoea:
Infections
- Viruses – e.g. Adenovirus, Herpes simplex virus
- Bacteria- e.g. Campylobacter, E. coli, Salmonella enteritis, Shigella
- Parasites- e.g. E. histolytica, Giardia
Food poisoning/toxins
- Bacillus cereus
- Salmonella
- Staphylococcus
- Vibrio
Drugs
- Antibiotics- e.g. Amoxicillin
- Anti hypertensives- e.g. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
- Antineoplastic drugs- e.g. Digoxin
- Antidepressants- e.g. Fluoxetine, Lithium
- Cholesterol lowering drugs
- GI drugs- e.g. Magnesium containing antacids, Prostaglandin analogues, H2- antagonists, Sulphasalazine
- Others: e.g. Theophylline, Diuretics, Oral hypoglycemic drugs, Thyroxine, Colchicine
Poorly absorbed sugars:
- Fructose, Mannitol, Sorbitol
2.Causes of Chronic Diarrhea:
Dietary factors
- Excess ingestion of fructose, sorbitol, also caffeine
Infections
- Giardia lamblia
- histolytica
- Campylobacter enteritis
- Various organisms in immunocompromised (in other words; AIDS)
Drugs
- Antacids- e.g. Magnesium trisilicate
- Anti hypertensives- e.g. Methyldopa, Propranolol
- Theophylline
- Frusemide
- Methotrexate
- Antibiotics- such as Amoxicillin
- Digoxin
- Iron preparations
- NSAIDs
Lactose intolerance
Malabsorption
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Bacterial overgrowth
- Short bowel syndrome
Inflammatory bowel disease
Neoplasms
- Pancreatic cancer
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Idiopathic secretory diarrhoea
- Microscopic colitis
- Collagenous colitis
- Idiopathic bile salt diarrhoea
- Post-cholecystectomy
- Large – volume nonspecific secretory diarrhoea
Endocrine disorders
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoadrenalism
Functional bowel disorder
- Purgative use and abuse
Faecal incontinence
- Autonomic neuropathy (in other words; diabetes)
- Anorectal surgery
TYPES
1.Acute diarrhea
2.Chronic and recurrent Diarrhea
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Colonic i.e.:
- Blood and mucus in stool
- Cramping lower abdominal pain
Malabsorption i.e.:
- Steatorrhea
- Undigested food in the stool
- Weight loss and nutritional disturbances
Small bowel i.e.:
- Large-volume, watery stool
- Abdominal bloating
- Cramping mid-abdominal pain
WHAT TO EAT
Here’s what to eat for diarrhea, described point-wise:
BRAT Diet: Start with bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. These are bland, low-fiber foods that help firm up stools.
Clear Liquids: Drink clear liquids like water, broth, and electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated and replace lost fluids.
Plain Crackers: Opt for plain, unsalted crackers that are easy on the stomach.
Boiled Potatoes: Avoid butter or seasoning; plain potatoes help absorb excess fluid.
Cooked Carrots: Soft, cooked carrots provide soluble fiber and are gentle on the stomach.
Yogurt: Include plain yogurt with probiotics to help restore healthy gut bacteria.
Avoid Fatty Foods: Steer clear of fried, greasy, or spicy foods that can irritate the digestive system.
Avoid Dairy: Limit milk and dairy products, as they can worsen symptoms.
Small, Frequent Meals: Eat small amounts throughout the day to avoid overwhelming the digestive system.
Stay Hydrated: Drink fluids consistently, especially electrolyte solutions, to prevent dehydration.
DIET AND REGIMEN
- Drink 8-10 cups of fluid per day, like water, half-strength juice, weak tea, or electrolyte replacement drinks.
- Eat small frequent meals slowly during the day.
- Try sources of soluble fibre to help firm up stool.
- Limit fried or fatty foods since these can worsen diarrhea.
- Some high fibre foods may contribute to diarrhea.
- Foods with lots of sugar may worsen diarrhea, such as regular pop, candy, large quantities of juice, and chocolate milk.
- Some people may become temporarily lactose intolerant when experiencing diarrhea.
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FAQ
What is Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is defined as bowel movements which are excessive in volume, frequency or liquidity.
Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Diarrhoea
- Abrotanum
- Aesculus Hip
- Agaricus
- Alumina
- Argentum Nitricum
- Bryonia alba
- China
- Croton Tig
- Iris Versicolar
What causes Diarrhoea
- Infections
- Food poisoning/toxins
- Drugs
- Poorly absorbed sugars
- Dietary factors
- Lactose intolerance
- Malabsorption
- Inflammatory bowel disease
What are the 5 symptoms of Diarrhoea
- Blood and mucus in stool
- Cramping lower abdominal pain
- Steatorrhea
- Undigested food in the stool
- Weight loss and nutritional disturbances
- Large-volume, watery stool
- Abdominal bloating
- Cramping mid-abdominal pain
REFFERNCE
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