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2torial #0787:
Learn2 Cope with
Diarrhea
Getting to the bottom of the matter
Is your bathroom starting to resemble the
magazine section of your local library? Is your
family lined up in the hall, legs crossed, agonized
looks on their faces as they wait for you to
emerge, weak, but well-read?
Diarrhea, the passing of watery stools many
times a day, is a sign that your body's intestinal
system is flushing poisons from your body. You
can't cure it--but you can manage it, with common
sense and time.
You know your body better than anyone. If you're
experiencing severe pain or cramping, bloody
stools, a fever of 102F (39C) or greater, diarrhea
for more than seven days, or any other extreme
symptom, then call a doctor.
Most common incidences of diarrhea can be
reduced by observing good hygiene: washing your
hands and avoiding contaminated food, utensils or
other objects. Children should be taught to avoid
putting non-food-related objects in their mouth.
Hand washing is recommended after using the
bathroom and before meals.
Bear in mind that symptoms are most severe on
the first day and subside over the next several
days. Most people will be back to their regular old
selves within three to seven days. The following
suggestions will help you to cope while things run
their course.
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