{"id":1374,"date":"2019-07-17T01:09:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T01:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/?page_id=1374"},"modified":"2021-08-23T12:09:07","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T12:09:07","slug":"diarrhoea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/digestive-problems\/diarrhoea\/","title":{"rendered":"Diarrhoea"},"content":{"rendered":"
Diarrhoea is common and can affect people of all ages from time to time. It is the passing of looser stools or passing stools more frequently than is normal for you.<\/p>\n
There are many different potential causes and most cases will clear up after a few days without treatment. In both adults and children, diarrhoea usually stops within seven to five days.<\/p>\n
You are likely to have diarrhoea if:<\/p>\n
In most cases, diarrhoea clears up after a few days without treatment. However, diarrhoea can lead to dehydration which can be dangerous, especially in babies and young children. Symptoms of dehydration in children and adults include:<\/p>\n
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Check with Ahmeys before going in. It may be possible to speak to an expert over the phone to avoid spreading your diarrhoea.<\/p>\n
Diarrhoea has many potential causes, the most common are:<\/p>\n
Less likely causes can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are able to recognise from the list of symptoms that you have diarrhoea, you can usually treat it at home with rest, making sure you drink enough fluids and eating solid foods as soon as you are able.<\/p>\n If you are concerned that your symptoms are severe or have lasted for a long time, call Ahmeys to book an appointment with one of our experts to discuss your symptoms and potential treatments. An expert at Ahmeys will review your symptoms either in person or over the phone to assess how to treat you.<\/p>\n Once one of our experts has assessed you, they will discuss treatment options with you. Treatments may include:<\/p>\n Diarrhoea Diarrhoea is common and can affect people of all ages from time to time. It is the passing of looser stools or passing stools more frequently than is normal for you. There are many different potential causes and most cases will clear up after a few days without treatment. In both adults and children, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1391,"parent":1372,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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Treatment<\/h2>\n
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How to manage your symptoms<\/h2>\n
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How to avoid spreading an infection<\/h3>\n
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