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Diarrhea is a disease that is not that serious but is the most bothersome. This disease has got to be experienced by most of the people who are reading this article by now. In fact, it is quite possible a person may be sitting in the toilet bowl experiencing diarrhea reading this article right now.

For the sake of the very rare person who has not yet experienced or have no idea what diarrhea is. This article will help you know if that tummy tugs you are feeling is diarrhea and not just butterflies.

Diarrhea is just the unpleasant digestive order that is characterized by loose consistency of your stool. The stool will usually become loose for a few days but could be harder faster when proper medication is taken.

A person with diarrhea will also experience abdominal pain and cramps. Other symptoms could have the person experiencing fever and have some blood or bleeding in the stool. If the diarrhea has been caused by an infection, it is most likely to be preceded by vomiting and being nauseas. When the problem continues to be persistent and has been going on for a longer period of time. The person should have it checked by a doctor because there might be a more serious problem behind it.

The main causes of diarrhea are usually viruses, bacteria or parasites that you may have gotten from something you have eaten or put inside your mouth. The common bacteria that causes diarrhea are salmonella, sigella, and campylobacter.   Medications particularly antibiotics and artificial sweeteners may also cause diarrhea.

Some people are lactose intolerant that could cause diarrhea. This is because they are unable to digest milk or other diary products because of deficiency of lactase.

Since diarrhea will make you lose lots of water and salt due to the constant bowel movements. You will need to have them replaced to prevent dehydration. There are lots of special fluids now that could help you do that. The more common ones that can easily be used are ReVital and Pedialyte.

Diarrhea will usually end on its own. However to make the feeling less worse and help it be rid faster, here are some self-help.

• Avoid caffeine and alcohol when you have diarrhea.

• Also avoid high-fiber, fatty foods, dairy products or foods that are highly seasoned.

• Gradually add low fiber and semi-solid foods as your stool returns to its regular state. Soda crackers, eggs, rice, chicken, and toasted bread should be the food you eat for a while.

• It will help if you drink clear liquids for a while such as water, broths, clear sodas, juices and try eating gelatin too.