What is causing my diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is when you are suffering from loose watery bowel movements, generally it might last for a few hours to a few days, but if it lasts longer it can indicate something more serious, and it is time to seek medical advice. You should always consult your G.P if diarrhoea is severe or persists more then 24 - 48 hours and is frequent and associated with other signs and symptoms such as :
1. Loose watery motions (can lead to dehydration)
2. Abdominal pain with cramps
3. Bloating and gas
4. Bloody diarrhoea
5. Urgency
6. Nausea and Vomiting
7. Fever
8. WeaknessIf you have any of the above symptoms it is time to seek medical attention immediately, children and elderly can become easily dehydrated leading to serious complications.
Here are some of the causes of diarrhoea:

• Viruses like Cytomegalovirus, Norwalk virus, Rotavirus are common causes of diarrhoea.
  
• Parasites such as cryptosporidium and giardia lamblia are common causes of diarrhoea and other symptoms.
  
• Stress / Anxiety especially before exams, interviews, public speaking etc.
  
• Food Allergies/ Food Intolerances such as lactose, wheat, fructose and some artificial sweeteners.
  
• Some medications such as antibiotics which can destroy good bacteria and causes an imbalance between good and bad bacteria resulting in Dysbiosis, Candida (fungal infection) in our intestines, feet, nails etc.
  
• Some antacids containing magnesium can also cause diarrhoea along with some cancer therapies.
  
• Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Coeliac disease and Irritable bowel Syndrome are some of the medical conditions responsible for diarrhoea.
  
• Sometimes after abdominal surgery diarrhoea can be one of the symptoms.
  
• If you are planning to travel outside Ireland ask your Doctor for advice eg. vaccinations, precautions etc. as diarrhoea is common with holiday makers.
  

In our clinic we use a multi pronged approach in treating this and many other conditions with evidence based therapies such as Low Dose Medicine (L.D.M,), gut health and microbiome restoration, nutritional and nutraceutical therapies, lifestyle medicine, natural hormonal balancing, glandular support, soft tissue and joint support, complex homeopathy, herbals, needle free mesotherapy and needle free acupuncture to achieve excellent results.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

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