Diarrhea disorder

The top six pathogens responsible for diarrhea are:



Shigella



Rotavirus



Adenovirus



Enterotoxigenic E. Coli



Cryptosporidium



Campylobacter

PREVENTION
There are a few ways you can decrease your chances of having diarrhea, including:
Avoiding infections with good hygiene habits: Washing your hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, as well as cooking, handling, and eating, is an important way to prevent diarrhea. Washing your hands thoroughly can really help keep you and those around you stay healthy.
Getting your vaccinations: Rotavirus, one of the causes of diarrhea, can be prevented with the rotavirus vaccine. This is given to infants in several stages during the first year of life.
Storing food properly: By keeping your food stored at the right temperatures, not eating things that have gone bad, cooking food to the recommended temperature and handling all foods safely, you can prevent diarrhea.
Watching what you drink when you travel: Traveler’s diarrhea can happen when you drink water or other drinks that haven’t been treated correctly. This is most likely to happen in developing countries. To avoid getting diarrhea there are a few tips to follow. Watch what you drink. Don’t drink tap water, use ice cubes, brush your teeth with tap water, or consume unpasteurized milk, milk products or unpasteurized juices. You should also be careful when trying local foods from street vendors, eating raw or undercooked meats (and shellfish), as well as raw fruits and vegetables. When in doubt, drink bottled water or something that’s been boiled first.

Who can get diarrhea?
Anyone can get diarrhea. It’s not uncommon for many people to have diarrhea several times a year. It’s very common and usually not a major concern for most people.
diarrhea can be serious in certain groups of people, including:
Young children.
Older adults (the elderly).
Those with medical conditions.
For each of these people, diarrhea can cause other health problems.

Can diarrhea harm your health?
In general, diarrhea is self-limited and goes away (resolves) without intervention. If your diarrhea fails to improve and resolve completely, you can be at
ch time you have diarrhea. By drinking plenty of extra fluids, you are protecting your body from dehydration.
Changing your diet. Instead of picking greasy, fatty or fried foods, go for the BRAT diet:
B: Bananas.
R: Rice (white rice).
A: Applesauce.
T: Toast (white bread).
Cutting back on caffeine. Foods and drinks that have caffeine can have a mild laxative effect, which can make your diarrhea worse. Foods and drinks with caffeine include coffee, diet sodas, strong tea/green tea, and even chocolate.
Avoiding foods and drinks that give you gas. If you experience cramping in your stomach with diarrhea, it could help to cut back on things that cause gas. These can include beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, beer and carbonated beverages.
Sometimes, diarrhea can also make you lactose intolerant. This is usually temporary and it means that you need to avoid items with lactose (dairy products) until your diarrhea is gone.
Are there any foods that can help my diarrhea go away?
You actually can help your diarrhea by changing your diet. Certain low-fiber foods can help make your stool more solid.