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Chuan Jiao

Chuan Jiao. Sichuan pepper is the outer pod of the tiny fruit of a number of species in the genus Zanthoxylum (most commonly Z. piperitum, Z. simulans, Z. sancho and Z. schinifolium), widely grown and consumed in... Read more

Chi Shi Zhi

Chi Shi Zhi. Halloysite is a 1:1 aluminosilicate clay mineral with the empirical formula Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Its main constituents are aluminium (20.90%), silicon (21.76%), and hydrogen (1.56%). Halloysite typically fo... Read more

Cornstarch

Cornstarch. Cornstarch, or cornflour, is the starch of the maize grain, commonly known as corn. It is also ground from the endosperm, or white heart, of the corn kernel. It has a distinctive appearance and feels ... Read more

Baking Soda

Baking Soda. Sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3 and th e common name given for it is Baking Soda. Baking Soda is a white solid that is crystalline but ... Read more

Apple

Apple. The Apple is a tree and its pomaceous fruit, of the species Malus domestica in the rose family Rosaceae. Apple is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. The tree is small and deciduous, reachi... Read more

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What is Diarrhea?

Also called: Dysentery, The Runs, The Trots

Diarrhea or Dysentery means loose watery stools caused by the hyper-motility of the intestines. Dysentery or Diarrhea is also accompanied by cramps, bloating, nausea and an urgent need to have a bowel movement. Diarrhea could be caused by infection of pathogens like bacteria, viruses or parasites, certain medicines, food intolerances and diseases that affect the stomach, small intestine or colon. Although not a serious problem since it can be very easily resolved by replenishing the body fluid reserves. If not treated in time Diarrhea or Dysentery can become life threatening. Medical help should be immediately taken if the Diarrhea is accompanied by vomiting, there is blood in the stools, diarrhea for more than three days, severe pain in the abdomen, or there is high fever. If your child has diarrhea, do not hesitate to call the doctor for advice. Diarrhea can be dangerous in children.



Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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Certified References About Diarrhea

Certified References appear at the bottom of some of the treatments, referring to resources on the net (some accredited) supporting the information given.

Health On the Net Foundation Treat Diarrhea with Plantain, drugdigest.org at Diarrhea Home Remedy Using Water And Plantain

Health On the Net Foundation Apple - Helpful To Control Diarrhea, drugs.com at Diarrhea Home Remedy Using Apple

Health On the Net Foundation Purslane - Herbal Prevents From Diarrhea, drugs.com at Diarrhea Home Remedy Using Purslane

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