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a) dehydration
b) malnutrition
Death from acute diarrhea is caused by the loss of a large amount of water and salt, which is called dehydration.
The diarrhea causes malnutrition because mothers suspending food for several days, even after it had ceased, not adapting the feedback.
In the malnourished diarrhea is more often, so it is important to feed children as they become ready to eat a balanced diet.
Consideration about the misuse of drugs:
It should be clear that in case of diarrhea DO NOT self-medicate with any antidiarrhoeal or antispasmodic, or antisecretory. Read the rest of this entry »