Diarrhea & Dehydration
Known symtoms
- Frequent loose or watery stools
- Abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea
- Dry mouth, sunken eyes, reduced urine output
- Fatigue, dizziness, rapid heartbeat (signs of dehydration)
Known causes
- Viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections
- Food poisoning or contaminated food and water
- Certain medications (e.g., antibiotics)
- Chronic digestive conditions (IBS, Crohn’s disease)
- Higher risk in infants, young children, and older adults
Care
- Drink plenty of fluids: water, oral rehydration solution (ORS), electrolyte drinks
- Follow a bland diet (rice, bananas, toast) until recovery
- Avoid contaminated food and unsafe water
- Seek medical attention if symptoms are severe, persistent, or signs of dehydration appear
- Frequent loose or watery stools
- Abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea
- Dry mouth, sunken eyes, reduced urine output
- Fatigue, dizziness, rapid heartbeat (signs of dehydration)
Our Doctors
Expert care, now within reach
Dr. Harrison Otemba
General Practitioner, General Medicine
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Rajeev Nathan
General Practitioner, General Medicine
- English
- Hindi
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Abdulnabi Al Saif
Consultant, Pediatrics
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Mona Issa
Consultant, Pediatrics
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
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Frequently Asked Questions
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