Books /Assessment and Treatment of Diarrhea

9781639272181

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

242

$ 161.99

Diarrhea refers to the condition of loose, watery, and frequent bowel movements. It is usually short-lived and lasts upto a few days. However, it might be a symptom of irritable bowel disorder or inflammatory bowel disease if it continues for months. Diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, lactose intolerance, fructose, artificial sweeteners, surgery, and other digestive disorders. The signs and symptoms associated with diarrhea are abdominal cramps and pain, fever, blood or mucus in the stool, bloating and nausea. It can be diagnosed by tests such as blood tests, stool tests, and flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Diarrhea can be treated through antibiotics, replacing fluids and adjusting existing medications. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of diarrhea. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.