Cholera

Cholera

Cholera is an infection of your small bowel. It causes very bad loose stools full of water. This leads to serious fluid loss in your body. You can get this illness when you eat or drink food or water that has the cholera germ. This germ is often found in crowded areas with poor sanitation. Cholera is a serious condition. Replacing lost fluids is very important. If left untreated, it may lead to very bad fluid loss and death.

Prevent infection or kill germs,Lower the number of loose stools,Help an upset stomach,Replace fluids and nutrients

Stay away from caffeine. Do not eat 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.

Very bad fluid loss,Electrolyte imbalance,Shock,Kidney failure,Death

Ambulatory Care,Gastrointestinal

V. cholerae Infections,Vibrio cholerae Infections,Asiatic Cholera,Cholera Gravis,Epidemic Cholera,Rice-Water Diarrhea,Severe Diarrhea

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