The Causes of Diarrhea

Are you suffering from diarrhea?diarrhea

Diarrhea is experienced by everyone and can be a sign of a serious disorder, such as inflammatory bowel disease, or even irritable bowel syndrome, especially if your diarrhea it lasts for several weeks. If you are worried about your gastrointestinal health, then you need to speak with Dr. Vikram Jayanty in Houston, TX.

Here is some information you may want to know before speaking or meeting with him.

What is diarrhea?

Diarrhea is loose, watery stools that may occur frequently. When you are suffering from diarrhea, you'll find yourself visiting the bathroom several times a day and experience a greater volume of stool.

You should visit your Houston gastroenterologist if you experience:

  • Diarrhea that lasts more than two days
  • Dehydration
  • Severe abdominal or rectal pain
  • Bloody or black stools
  • A fever above 102 F

What we know:

Diarrhea can also be dangerous. Here are few facts according to the CDC:

  • It may cause death by causing dehydration.
     
  • Approximately 88% of diarrhea-associated deaths are due to unsanitary water and insufficient hygiene.
     
  • Diarrhea causes more deaths in children than malaria, measles, and AIDS all together.
     
  • Contamination may occur to your water, food or objects that you use in several ways:
     
    1. People and animals defecate in water that people use for drinking.
       
    2. People use unclean water when irrigating crops.
       
    3. People don't wash their hands before preparing food.
       
    4. People with contaminated hands touch objects, such as cooking utensils

Traveling Soon?

Diarrhea occurs anywhere, but here's a list of high-risk places,

  • Most of Asia (except for Japan)
  • Most of the Middle East
  • Africa
  • Mexico
  • Central and South America.

By visiting Dr. Jayanty, you can find the reason for your diarrhea. Whether it is a serious condition, or not, your gastroenterologist will help find you relief from diarrhea. Call (713) 932-9200 in Houston, TX today!

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