Determining the Cause of Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a very common, yet uncomfortable condition. For many people, it is consistent and overwhelming, but for others it is quite rare. If you experience diarrhea, it is very important that you try to determine the cause of it. Once you have established the cause of it, you can take the necessary steps to reduce it. Diarrhea can lead to many things that can harm a person, particularly dehydration. When a person experiences diarrhea, they lose water that their body requires. Diarrhea may also result in individual losing important nutrients that the body uses to function properly. If a person experiences diarrhea on a consistent basis, it could be a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. People with consistent diarrhea should consult their physician for further evaluation and treatment. In this article, I will review some ways that you can determine the cause of diarrhea.

One of the first things that you should look into when experiencing diarrhea is your diet. Many foods contribute to diarrhea in individuals. This is especially true if a person consumes meats that have not been cooked thoroughly. Additionally, many people that have consumed fruits that are handpicked and not washed have experienced diarrhea. Diarrhea may also occur if a person consumes a lot raw vegetables. This is also true if a person consumes vegetables that are not been properly washed and prepared.

Diarrhea may also result due to sensitivity to particular drinks or various types of foods. This has been found to be true in individuals that are sensitive to items that are dairy related. Some examples of these dairy related sensitivities may include milk, ice cream, cheese, and certain yogurts. If you have consumed something new that you have never eaten previously, this may also contribute to diarrhea.

Many people may develop diarrhea after ingesting certain kinds of medications. Both over the counter and prescription drugs may result in diarrhea. It is important that if you have ingested any type of medication and experience diarrhea, that you carefully evaluate the side effects that the medication may have.

Certain illnesses may result in diarrhea. If a person has flu, they may experience bouts of diarrhea. If an individual is experiencing food poison, or any other type of poisoning, they, too, may experience diarrhea. Various forms of bacteria and other types of infections have been known to cause diarrhea. The reason for this is that when there is an unknown agent in the body, the body will work as quickly as possible to rid itself of it. Particular parasites in the body could also induce diarrhea for the same reason; it is an unknown to the normal functioning of the body.

If you experience diarrhea, it is very important to identify a cause for it. If you are unable to and the diarrhea is persistent, you should contact your physician immediately. You may have an underlying medical condition that you are not aware. Many life-threatening conditions have a symptom of diarrhea. You should not underestimate diarrhea, regardless of it is common or not.