I've had diarrhea for several days. What's going on?
Recently, diarrhea has become a hot health topic that many netizens pay attention to. Whether it's social media or health forums, there's a lot of discussion about "having diarrhea for days." This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the possible causes, coping methods and related data of diarrhea to help you better understand this problem.
1. Common causes of diarrhea
Diarrhea (diarrhoea) usually means having more frequent bowel movements (more than three times a day) and the stools are thin or watery. The following are the most discussed causes of diarrhea among netizens in the past 10 days:
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion popularity among netizens) |
|---|---|---|
| Improper diet | Eating unclean food, raw or cold food, or food you are allergic to | 35% |
| viral infection | Such as norovirus, rotavirus infection | 25% |
| bacterial infection | Such as E. coli and salmonella infections | 20% |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | Irritable bowel syndrome caused by high stress and irregular work and rest | 15% |
| other reasons | Drug side effects, chronic diseases, etc. | 5% |
2. Possible risks of diarrhea lasting for multiple days
If diarrhea lasts for more than 3 days, it may cause the following problems:
1.dehydration: Frequent diarrhea can lead to loss of water and electrolytes in the body, which may be life-threatening in severe cases.
2.Malnutrition: Long-term diarrhea affects nutrient absorption, leading to weight loss and reduced immunity.
3.spread of infection: Certain bacterial or viral infections can cause more serious complications.
According to the user data of health apps in the past 10 days, the distribution of diarrhea duration is as follows:
| duration | Proportion | Recommended actions |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 days | 60% | Observe at home and replenish water |
| 3-5 days | 30% | Seek medical attention to avoid dehydration |
| more than 5 days | 10% | Seek medical attention immediately to investigate the cause of the disease |
3. How to deal with diarrhea
Depending on the cause and severity of diarrhea, the following measures can be taken:
1.Replenish hydration and electrolytes: Oral rehydration solution (ORS) or light saline to avoid dehydration.
2.Adjust diet: Temporarily avoid greasy, spicy, dairy and high-fiber foods, and choose light and easy-to-digest foods such as porridge and noodles.
3.drug treatment: Use antidiarrheal drugs (such as montmorillonite powder) or probiotics under the guidance of a doctor.
4.Medical examination: If it is accompanied by fever, bloody stools, severe abdominal pain or persists, seek medical attention in time.
Among the diarrhea relief methods shared by netizens in the past 10 days, the following methods are the most popular:
| method | Recommendation index (5-point scale) |
|---|---|
| oral rehydration salts | 4.8 |
| Millet porridge + pickles | 4.5 |
| Montmorillonite powder | 4.3 |
| steamed apples | 4.0 |
4. Under what circumstances do you need immediate medical treatment?
Although diarrhea is common, you should be wary of the following situations:
1. Diarrhea that lasts for more than 3 days without any signs of relief.
2. Blood or black in stool.
3. Accompanied by high fever (body temperature exceeding 38.5°C) or severe abdominal pain.
4. Symptoms of dehydration occur (such as dizziness, decreased urine output, dry mouth and tongue).
According to recent hospital outpatient data, among patients seeking treatment for diarrhea, the following causes account for the highest proportion:
| Cause | Proportion |
|---|---|
| acute gastroenteritis | 40% |
| food poisoning | 25% |
| bacillary dysentery | 15% |
| other | 20% |
5. Suggestions for preventing diarrhea
1.Pay attention to food hygiene: Avoid raw food, heat food thoroughly, and wash hands before meals and after using the toilet.
2.Eat properly: Avoid overeating and eat less spicy food.
3.Enhance immunity: Have a regular work and rest schedule, exercise appropriately, and supplement with probiotics.
4.Pay special attention when traveling: Drink bottled water and avoid food from roadside stalls.
Although diarrhea is a common problem, it should be taken seriously if it persists for many days. I hope that the analysis and data in this article can help you better deal with diarrhea problems. If symptoms are severe or persist, please seek medical attention promptly!
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