Diarrhoea Flashcards
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Diarrhoea
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- Lining of the large intestine becomes inflammed therefore preventing fluid removal from the food and small intestine
- Stools become loose looking and could cause dehydration
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Acute diarrhoea
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- Lasts 5-10 days which is related to viral infection
- Norovirus, Salmonella and E.coli
3
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Causes of diarrhoea
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- Bacterial infection from drinking contaminated water or food that hasn’t been cooked properly
- Stress and anxiety
- Drinking too much alcohol or coffee
- Antibitics and antacids that may have magnesium
4
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Home remedy treatment option
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- Sip water and rest till symptoms ease
- Eat lighter diet with food that is easy to digest e,g, rice pasta soup and bread
- Babies given normal feed
5
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Rehydration therapy
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- Replace lost fluids and salts to prevent dehydration
- Powders that are reconstituted in water
- Use safe water supply and made up using manufacture directions
- Boil water and cool to ensure its clean
- e.g. Dioralyte
6
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Lopermide and morphine salts
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- Antidiarrhoels slow down passage of food in small intestine to be absorbed
- Works on muscles causing peristalsis
- Suitable for adults over 12
- Immodium and Immodium instants
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Bismuth subsalicylates
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- Attacks bacteria providing a protective coating which are suitable for adults and children 16+
- Pepto-Bismol oral suspension chewable tablets
8
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Who is it for?
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- Antidiarrhoeals such as loperamide are not recomended for children under 12
9
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What are the syptoms?
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- Some products may not be suiltable for certain symptoms
10
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Action already taken?
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- If product already taken hasn’t worked or wasn’t appropriate
11
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Medication?
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- Interaction with other medication
