Diarrhea

It is defined as the increase in volume, fluidity or frequency of the depositions. In healthy adults of Western society, the weight of feces oscillates between 100 and 3oo grams per day depending on the number of non-absorbable substances ingested with the diet. Diarrhea occurs when the weight of the feces exceeds 300 grams per day, except in people who follow a diet rich in plant fibers, in which case this weight is normal. Since 60 - 90% of the weight of the feces is mainly due to excess fecal water.

Osmotic diarrhea: occurs when an excess of non -absorbable hydrosoluble solutes persists in the intestine that retain water in the light.
This occurs with lactose intolerance and other sugars or for the use of laxatives.

Secretory diarrhea: It occurs when the thin intestine and bulk secrete water and electrolytes instead of absorbing them. Among these we have: bacterial toxins (cholera bacteria), enteroproteus virus, bile acids, cathartic, castor oil, some drugs.

Bad-Absorption: If unbeliered substances are abundant are abundant, hydrosoluble and osmotically important, the mechanism can be osmotic

Exudative diarrhea: many diseases of the intestinal mucosa, for example: regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, lymphoma and carcinoma; It causes exudative enteropathy. Inflammation, ulceration and mucosa swell

Intestinal traffic alteration: it is due to the reduction of exposure time; They emphasize: the resection of the thin and thick intestine, gastric resection, piloroplasty and other surgical interventions.

  • Frequency in the loss of water and feces.
  • Signs of anemia, dehydration by severe loss of electrolytes.
  • Duration and intensity.
  • Moment, place and other starting circumstances.
  • The duration and intensity of intestinal pain.
  • accompanying vomiting.
  • Presence of blood.
  • Oily or greasy feces and with an unpleasant smell.
  • Alterations in weight and appetite.
  • History of consumption of dietary products.
  • Abdominal cramps, abdominal pain.
  • Abundant thirst.
  • In some cases fever.

  • Incomplete food digestion
  • Contaminated foods
  • Stress
  • Bacterial and viral infections
  • Contaminated water consumption
  • pancreatic disease, cancer
  • The use of certain drugs
  • Caffeine
  • Intestinal parasites
  • Intestinal diseases (ulcerative colitis, crohn disease)
  • Lactose intolerance.
  • Allergy to certain foods

As soon as he begins to feel better, he eats a simple diet so that his digestive tract can easily process it and absorb nutrients. Start by drinking sorbites of rice or barley water during the day.

While the improvement continues, eat foods that are easily absorbable and digestible, such as bananas pure.

Avoid milk and daily products.During the episodes of diarrhea and for two weeks after resolved.

Eliminate products that are difficult to digest: protein foods could be avoided for 48 hours. Fats should be removed from diet.

Eliminate refined sugars, especially if diarrhea is of bacterial origin.

Avoid stimulating foods such as: coffee, tea, alcohol, carbonated drinks.

Avoid the following foods: beans, col, Brussels Colcitas.

Avoid foods with a high carbohydrate content, which are badly absorbed and can aggravate diarrhea: bread, pasta, wheat, apples, pears, peaches and plums

Take abundant chicken broth and carrots.

Prepare the following juices: J01– J02 Hand them in extractor or blender, it is recommended to eat them twice a day.

PHYTOTHERAPY:

  • Manzano: The raw or roast fruit.Antidiarrheal, absorb intestinal toxins.
  • Granado: Astringent, vermifuge.Flower infusion with grenade bark.
  • Zarza: Astringent, Antidiarrheal. Decoction of tender shoots and/or leaves, juice or blackberry syrup.

Always wash your hands properly after going to the bathroom, when you are preparing food and before eating.

Many episodes of diarrhea are produced by the intake of contaminated food and water. Therefore drink filtered or purified water and wash vegetables well before being prepared, especially if you prefer them raw.

Take advantage of our eating tips preparing the following recipes: R02– R03– R05– R08– R20– R22– R27– RM51

Oil mansion, lavender and mint essences can help relieve stomach spasms and cramps. Use all or one of them for an aromatherapy bath or add a few drops to massage oil.