Treat Acute Diarrhea Promptly

Acute diarrhea is fairly common problem, especially in the developing countries and among children of less than 5 years of age. Diarrhea is one of the leading cause of death among infants and children below 5 years of age in developing countries and acute diarrhea causes an economic loss or economic burden at the tune of more than $20 billions per annum worldwide. This staggering figure of financial burden can be reduced to a great extent by treating diarrhea promptly and adequately at home. Most of the cases of diarrhea can be treated at home with ingredients available at home.

Diarrhea is in most cases mild to moderate severity, but if left untreated it may be fatal in extreme cases. Prompt treatment and correct treatment of acute diarrhea is the answer to reduce mortality and morbidity from diarrhea.

The major problem in diarrhea is loss of fluid and electrolytes and replacement of the lost fluid and electrolytes is the vital point in management of diarrhea. In mild cases of diarrhea, replacement of fluid may be sufficient as the electrolyte loss is minimal. In case of moderate diarrhea replacement of electrolytes along with fluid is must and in severe diarrhea the replacement of fluid and electrolytes may be required to be given intravenously for prompt and appropriate treatment of diarrhea.

Diarrhea cases should not be neglected, however mild may be the diarrhea. Mild diarrhea if not treated adequately and promptly can become severe and ultimately fatal. If the lost fluid and electrolytes are not replaced promptly it may lead to complications and sufferings as well as increase the financial burden.

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