Diarrhea is one of the biggest health problems in Indonesian society.

Based on research
conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2007, diarrhea was ranked as the thirteenth leading
cause of death of all ages with a proportion of 3.5 percent. While based on the category of
infectious diseases, diarrhea is the third cause of death after pneumonia and tuberculosis.
From these data, the age group most experienced diarrhea was a toddler with a prevalence of
16.7 percent.
Diarrhea can be fatal if the patient is dehydrated from loss of fluids from the body. Therefore,
diarrhea should not be underestimated, although the condition is more common.

symptoms of diarrhea
Symptoms of diarrhea vary, starting from only brief abdominal pain with stool that is not too
thin up there who experience abdominal cramps. In cases of severe diarrhea, the possibility of
sufferers will also experience fever and severe abdominal cramps.

Factors that cause diarrhea in general

The cause of diarrhea in adults and children generally is an intestinal infection. Intestinal
infections can happen when we consume food or drink dirty and contaminated.
Microorganisms that often cause intestinal infections are bacteria, parasites, and viruses like
norovirus and rotavirus.

treatment of diarrhea
ORS can be taken to avoid dehydration, but its use must first consult with a physician or
pharmacist, especially if you suffer from certain diseases, such as heart disease.
Antidiarrheal drugs are not usually required, except for those who have solid activity or who
need to travel long distances. One antidiarrheal drugs are effective and faster in stopping
diarrhea is loperamide.
Diarrhea that lasts more than a few weeks in adults can be caused by irritable bowel
syndrome, colon cancer, or Crohn's disease

How to prevent diarrhea

Here are the preventive measures diarrhea due to contamination:
Wash hands before eating.
Steer clear of foods that cleanliness is questionable and do not drink the tap water.
Separate raw food from being overcooked.
 Ensuring that fresh foods.
Store food in the refrigerator and do not let the food left under exposure to sunlight or room
temperature

If you have diarrhea, you should take the following steps to prevent diarrhea spreads to those
around you.
If staying one house, make sure the patient avoids the use of towels or eating utensils
together with other family members.
Clean the toilet with disinfectant after each bowel movement.
Remain in the home at least 48 hours after the last period of diarrhea.
Wash hands after using the toilet or before eating and before preparing food.