All You Wanted To Know About Diarrhoea

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Preface

All you wanted to know about is an easy-to-read reference series put together by Health Update and assisted by a team of medical experts who offer the latest perspectives on body health.

Each book in the series enhances your knowledge on a particular health issue. It makes you an active participant by giving multiple perspectives to choose from- allopathy, acupuncture, ayurveda, homoeopathy, nature cure and unani.

This book is intended as a home adviser but does not substitute a doctor.

The opinions are those of the contributors, and the publisher holds no responsibility.

Diarrhoea is one of the common illnesses that affect a large number of people. It is a symptom and not a disease. There can be several causes of diarrhea but the most common is infections. Diarrhoea is a leading cause of illness and death among children in developing is also an important cause of poor or under-nutrition. This is because children tend to eat less during an episode of diarrhoea. Also, diarrhoea can adversely affect the digestion of food. As a result, the body may not be able to utilize the food effectively. The body requires additional nutrients during any infection in order to fight the germs that cause the disease. Inadequate diet and poor digestion together adversely affect the nutritional status of a child. Diarrhoea and/or its complications can be prevented by simple and effective measures.