Diarrhoea in Adults

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)
Lesson 22:Diarrhoea- causes, complications

Diarrhoea in Adults

  1. Acute
    • Replacement of lost fluids and electrolytes
    • Pectin from cooked apples or other soluble fibre
    • Avoid caffeine as it enhances CAM level
    • Avoid sugar, alcohol, lactose, fructose and sucrose rich foods
    • Introduce solids as diarrhoea stops.
  2. Chronic
    • Replacement of nutrients parenterally and enterally
    • Loss of K alters bowel motility, anorexia and bowel distress
    • Loss of iron in gastro intestinal bleeding causes anaemia
    • Nutrient deficiencies cause mucosal changes and enzyme secretion.
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