DIARRHOEA
Diarrhoea refers to the frequent passage of loose watery unformed stools. This would generally imply that watery stools have been passed at least three or more times within a day.
Types of Diarrhoea
Relative and absolute.
CAUSES
a) The main causes of diarrhoea are over eating or eating of wrong foods, putrid food in the intestinal tract.
b) Fermentation caused by incomplete carbohydrate digestion, nervous irritability.
c) Use of antibiotic drugs
d) Excessive intake of laxatives Other causes include parasites, germs, virus, bacteria, or a poison which has entered into the body through food, water or air.
SYMPTOMS
Frequent passage of watery stool, abdominal pain and bloating as well.
NOTE: Diarrhoea that last for at least 4 weeks is termed chronic diarrhoea.
HOME REMEDY
a)In case of diarrhoea caused by indigestion, dry or fresh ginger is very useful.
A piece of dry ginger should be pounded along with a crystal of rock salt.
Dosage
Quarter of a teaspoon of this powder should be taken with a small piece of jiggery it will bring quick relief.
b) Mango seeds, dried in the shade and powder, are valuable in diarrhoea treatment.
Dosage:
A dose of about one and a half to two grams with honey, should be administered twice daily.
Ask medical advice!