For stool to have normal consistency, it must remain in the large intestine for a certain amount of time. Stool that leaves the large intestine too quickly is watery. Many medical conditions and treatments can decrease the amount of time that stool stays in the large intestine: An over...
The patient reports that he had been obese since his teenage years and that he decided to lose weight for health reasons. Three years ago he lost over 80 lb (36.3 kg) by exercising; avoiding deep-fried foods, junk food, and desserts; and eating more nuts and fresh, uncooked vegetables. ...
Case Presentation A 38-year-old male patient, otherwise healthy except for a five year medical history of diet-controlled diabetes mellitus, was initially evaluated in the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain and diarrhea of 2months duration. The pain, described as sharp, ...
34 For patients with some dehydration, ORS should be initiated at a rate of 75 ml/kg over the first 4 h.1,14,35 This rate should be a rough guide for practitioners, with frequent re-assessments and alterations in treatment strategy based on clinical indicators; for example very frequent ...
results were later justified by the high content ofhydrolyzable tanninsknown for theirastringenteffect; they denature proteins forming protein tannate complex, which form a coat over the intestinal mucosa and makes the intestinal mucosa more resistant and reduces secretion.44...
However, worldwide acute infectious diarrhea has a huge impact, causing over five million deaths per year. While most deaths are among children under five years of age in developing nations, the impact, even in developed countries, is considerable. For example, over 250,000 individuals are ...
Most of the time, diarrhea doesn't need to be treated with medication. But some over-the-counter medicines can help you feel better. These medications are not recommended for kids. If your child has diarrhea, check with your pediatrician before trying over-the-counter meds. ...
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More than 10 kg body weight - 120-140 mL oral rehydration solution for each diarrhea stool or vomiting episode Mild-to-moderate dehydration Rehydration therapy - Oral rehydration solution (50-100 mL/kg over 3-4 h) Replacement of losses Less than 10 kg body weight - 60-120 mL oral rehydrat...
Abstract A 19-year-old female presents with fatigue for the past 3 months. She is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. She reports a 2-year history of diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain and cramping. Her stool is sometimes tinged with blood as well as mucus. She also has intermittent aches and...