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. The antibiotics the doctor indicating the well-defined situations.

The antispasmodic non-beneficial and can cause side effects such as decreased bowel peristalsis. Not decrease the secretion or promote intestinal absorption, confusing the clinical picture and interfering in the actual calculation of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) should be administered.

Antisecretory drugs have shown significant side effects. They can cause sedation, preventing the patient drink the oral rehydration solution.

The absorbent can increase stool consistency, but its weight and water content is not affected, (which leads to a misleading feature of the losses).

Use homemade solutions for replacing liquid:

Facing the situation to avoid dehydration and to have both oral rehydration salts (ORS) can be used “home solutions.”

Three examples of these are:

* Water boiled rice, commonly used in many homes, with the addition of 3% sugar and a pinch of salt, liquid absorption is facilitated thanks to the starch which has rice.
* The carrot soup, which contains potassium, with the addition of 3% sugar and a pinch of salt, can also help hydration.
* Another solution can be prepared simply by using common sugar and salt (sodium chloride).

Causes diarrhea

Eating too much or eating the wrong foods
The main cause of diarrhea is to eat too much or eating the wrong foods, putrefaction of food in the gut, fermentation of carbohydrates caused by incomplete digestion, nervous irritability, the use of antibiotics and excessive consumption of laxatives.

Parasites, bacteria, viruses, emotional stress
Other causes are parasites, bacteria, viruses, bacteria or toxins that have entered the body through food, water or air, are allergic to certain substances or even common foods such as milk, meat, eggs and seafood, or emotional stress adult stress and fear in children children.

Organic bowel disease that affects
Some organic disease affecting the colon can also cause diarrhea.

Home Remedies for Diarrhea

Treatment of diarrhea with the use of whey
Whey is one of the most effective drug in the treatment of diarrhea. Whey is the residue left after the milk fat removed from the curd to make butter. It helps overcome harmful intestinal flora. Acid in the buttermilk also fights germs and bacteria. Whey can be taken with a pinch of salt 3 or 4 times a day for controlling this disease.

Treatment of diarrhea by using zanahoriaLa soup carrot soup is an effective home remedy for diarrhea. Provide water to fight dehydration, recharge sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulfur and magnesium, supplies pectin and include inflammation of the intestine to remove. It also examined the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria and prevents vomiting. Half a kilo of carrots must be cooked in 150 ml of water until tender. Meats should be dried and added to boiling water to make 1 liter. Three-quarters of a tablespoon of salt should be added. This soup should be given in small quantities for patients every hour.

Treatment of diarrhea with the use of fenugreek
Fenugreek leaves is useful for diarrhea. One teaspoon of seeds that have been boiled and fried in butter with a cup of milk should be done twice daily. They are very valuable in clearing bile diseases. The seeds are also useful in the treatment of this disease.

Diarrhoea treatment using Ginger
In cases of diarrhea caused by indigestion, dry or fresh ginger is very useful. A piece of dry ginger powder to be done with rock salt crystals and a quarter of a teaspoon of this powder should be taken with a small piece of brown sugar. This will bring quick relief as ginger, being a carminative, aids digestion by stimulating the digestive tract.

Treatment of diarrhea with the use of mint
Mint juice is also beneficial in the treatment of diarrhea. One teaspoon of fresh mint juice, mixed with one teaspoon honey and juice, can be taken three times a day with excellent results in the treatment of diarrhea.

Treatment of diarrhea with the use of pumpkins
Pumpkin juice is a valuable medicine for excessive thirst due to diarrhea. A glass of juice with a little salt should be done every day to treat this condition.

The symptoms of the flu are:

-shivering
-sudden high fever
-coughing and sneezing
-sore throat, muscle aches
-feeling exhausted.
-a part of the Mexican flu patients also experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Within a few hours someone feel really sick. The symptoms least five days to keep.

The time between infection and the emergence of the disease, known as the incubation period, Mexican flu is one to seven days.

When the first symptoms manifest themselves, it is important that patients at risk (people over 60, chronically ill, including cardiac and vascular patients, diabetics, asthmatics, people with lowered resistance, children up to four years and pregnant women) direct contact with their GP. He may then, if necessary, the virus inhibitor Tamiflu prescribing.

This means only works if the cure within 48 hours after the onset of the flu starts and it inhibits the replication of the virus and thus the risk of infection from other people. Tamiflu is prescribed only for people who have the flu and the risk groups. Someone get Tamiflu even if he / she is not at risk, but serious illness.

A doctor should be consulted immediately if fever persists in children over four to five days in fast, difficult / painful breathing, blue skin, decreased consciousness or convulsions, confusion, fluid deficiency by much vomiting, aggravation of the disease (high fever and more cough, more abandonment of mucus from the lungs) after an initial improvement.

The same considerations apply to adults. In addition, a shortness of breath or pain / chest pressure which may indicate heart problems. Even then medical attention should be sought.

In young children, adults and children with a chronic illness, pregnant women, elderly and special care because of an increased risk of complications. Ask about information, if necessary by the treating physician, a specialist or a patient.

From the second week of November in the Netherlands is a Mexican flu vaccination campaign started. There are two vaccines used: Pandemrix and Focetria. Same target groups for vaccination are considered as the seasonal flu. The Health also advises that young children aged six months to four years plus to vaccinate pregnant women from the fourth Mon.