Balantidiasis

Diarrhea and Travelers' Diarrhea Discharge Instructions, Adult

When you have more than three very loose stools in 1 day you have diarrhea. It is travelers' diarrhea if it happens while you travel or soon after you return home. This illness lasts for a few days before you feel better. If you do not treat this problem early, it can lead to fluid loss.

Prevent infection or kill germs,Relieve signs of diarrhea,Prevent throwing up,Replace fluids and nutrients

Stay away from caffeine and foods that are greasy, high in fiber, or sweet.,Eat soft, bland foods like bananas, plain rice, boiled potatoes, toast, crackers, cooked carrots, and baked chicken without the skin or fat.,Eat small meals every few hours instead of 3 big meals.

Signs of fluid loss. These include dark-colored urine or no urine for more than 8 hours, dry mouth and tongue, dry skin, sunken eyes, lack of energy, feeling faint, or passing out.,Loose stools for more than 2 days,Very bad pain in the belly,High fever,Stool has blood or pus,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Adult,Emergency Medicine,Gastrointestinal

Acute Diarrhea,Acute Infectious Colitis,Acute Viral Diarrhea,Bacterial Diarrhea,Chronic Diarrhea,Diarrhea, Travelers,Infectious Colitis,Loose Stools,Montazeuma's Revenge,TD,Travelers Diarrhea,Turista

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