Diarrhea Flashcards
Each day _ liters of water enters our small intestines
9
_ percent of water that enters small intestines is reabsorbed
90
Diarrhea occurs when there is too much
Water in small intestines
Diarrhea occurs when not enough
Water is absorbed in small intestines
Diarrhea causes
Dehydration
Drinking too much water may
Make severe dehydration worse
Because water may worsen severe diarrhea, it may require _ instead
Oral rehydration solution
Bout of diarrhea Can leave you with imbalance in
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are minerals that include (3)
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Electrolyte minerals help regulate
Fluids in body
Electrolyte minerals facilitate
Proper functioning of cells
Rehydrate electrolytes with _ powders
Rehydration
Replenish electrolytes by drinking (2)
Milk
Coconut water
_ through contaminated food causes diarrhea C
Campylobacter bacteria
Contaminated food with _ causes diarrhea
E. Coli