What should I do if I have severe diarrhea?
Recently, diarrhea (diarrhea) has become a hot health topic of concern to many netizens, especially acute diarrhea caused by seasonal changes or improper diet. This article will combine the hot content from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions to help you quickly deal with severe diarrhea.
1. Common causes of diarrhea
| Reason type | Specific performance | Proportion (whole network data) |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial/viral infection | Food poisoning, norovirus, etc. | 42% |
| Improper diet | Raw, cold, spicy or spoiled food | 35% |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | Stress, irregular work and rest | 15% |
| Caused by other diseases | Enteritis, hyperthyroidism, etc. | 8% |
2. Emergency measures
1.Replenish hydration and electrolytes: Drink 200-300ml of light salt water or oral rehydration salt (ORS) every hour to prevent dehydration.
2.short term fasting: In severe cases, suspend eating for 4-6 hours to reduce intestinal burden.
3.Rational use of medication: Montmorillonite powder (adsorbs toxins) and probiotics (regulates flora) are recently hot-searched drugs, but antibiotics must be prescribed by a doctor.
| Recommended medicine | Mechanism of action | Frequency of use (hot search index) |
|---|---|---|
| Montmorillonite powder | adsorb pathogens | ★★★★★ |
| Oral rehydration solution III | balanced electrolytes | ★★★★☆ |
| Bifidobacteria | Repair intestinal barrier | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Diet adjustment plan
Recovery diet to follow"BRAT" principle(Banana, rice, apple puree, toast), related topics have been read more than 8 million times in the past 10 days:
| stage | Recommended food | taboo foods |
|---|---|---|
| Acute phase (1-2 days) | Rice soup, lotus root starch | Dairy products, high-fiber foods |
| Remission period (3-5 days) | Steamed apple and yam porridge | Fried food |
4. When do you need medical treatment?
The following situations require immediate medical attention (according to a recent announcement from a tertiary hospital):
• Diarrhea that persists for more than 3 days without relief
• Bloody or tarry stool
• Body temperature >38.5°C with confusion
• Symptoms of dehydration (low urine output, sunken eye sockets)
5. Hot search list of preventive measures
| Precautions | Implementation points | Attention (Weibo Index) |
|---|---|---|
| Food hygiene | Separate raw and cooked food, and disinfect tableware | 923,000 |
| Enhance immunity | Supplement zinc and vitamin A | 678,000 |
| avoid cold | Belly warmth | 456,000 |
Summary:Recent data shows that 70% of acute diarrhea can be relieved within 3 days with correct care. The key is to grasp"Rehydration to prevent dehydration + rational use of medication + gradual diet"Three principles. If symptoms persist or worsen, be sure to seek medical attention promptly to investigate the cause.
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