I hate stomach ache!

Well, I had a stomach ache last Saturday after taking dinner that night at the cafe. I ate only fried rice and a fried chicken drumstick. Going back to the room, I already feel a little uneasy. My stomach seems to react so fast sending message to brain that I'm going to have a diarrhea. I know I will going to get one. Damn, it really happen to me!

It's something cause by the food poisoning. This is 'bloody problem' is called Diarrhea. Let's talk about diarhea...

Diarrhea may be caused by a temporary problem, like an infection, or a chronic problem, like an intestinal disease. A few of the more common causes of diarrhea are:

• Bacterial infections. Several types of bacteria, consumed through contaminated food or water, can cause diarrhea. Common culprits include Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli.
  
  
• Viral infections. Many viruses cause diarrhea, including rotavirus, Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and viral hepatitis.
  
  
• Food intolerances. Some people are unable to digest some component of food, such as lactose, the sugar found in milk.
  
  
• Parasites. Parasites can enter the body through food or water and settle in the digestive system. Parasites that cause diarrhea include Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica,Cryptosporidium.

• Reaction to medicines, such as antibiotics, blood pressure medications, and antacids containing magnesium.

• Intestinal diseases, like inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease.
  
  
• Functional bowel disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, in which the intestines do not work normally.

What are the symptoms?

Diarrhea may be accompanied by cramping abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, or an urgent need to use the bathroom.

Diarrhea can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). The acute form, which lasts less than 4 weeks (is usually related to a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection) ~Mine just in 1 week :) ~

Chronic diarrhea lasts more than 4 weeks and is usually related to functional disorders like irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel diseases like celiac disease.

Not me ok?

Diarrhea can cause dehydration. Alright, let's see some signs of dehydration:

• thirst
• less frequent urination
• dry skin
• fatigue
• light-headedness
• dark colored urine

~Yeah, it's true. I've faced all of these that day.~

I didn't manage to see the doctor as that day it was raining and usually the clinic will not going to open that early so I decided to buy the medicine myself. Well, I know what I must take. But actually we should go to look for a doctor. Why?

When should a doctor be consulted?

Although usually not harmful, diarrhea can become dangerous or signal a more serious problem. You should see the doctor if any of the following is true:

• You have diarrhea for more than 3 days.
• You have severe pain in the abdomen or rectum.
• You have a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
• You see blood in your stool or have black, tarry stools.
• You have signs of dehydration.

~So, I guess no need lorr.... ~

So what is the treatment for this prolem?

In most cases, replacing lost fluid to prevent dehydration is the only treatment necessary.

Preventing Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes (the salts potassium and sodium). Dehydration is particularly dangerous for children, who can die from it within a matter of days.

Although water is extremely important in preventing dehydration, it does not contain electrolytes. To maintain electrolyte levels, you could have broth or soups, which contain sodium, and fruit juices, soft fruits, or vegetables, which contain potassium.

So, that's it for today. Please be careful next time if you want to buy food. Make sure that there is no housefly 'shit' on the food...or else you really can't believe that you really eat housefly 'shit'. At least better than 'human shit' right? Hehe...