Ano ang mga pagkain na nagdudulot ng diarrhea? Paano maiwasan ang pagtatae? Bakit ako madalas nagtatae?

Dr. Marie Gabrielle Laguna-Bedia
is a Medical expert in the Philippines

Nakakabad-trip talaga pag may diarrhea ka. Na-experience mo na ba naghahanap ka ng CR habang naglalakad ka sa lansangan dahil sa mantinding sakit at rebolusyon ng tiyan? Lahat tayo ay nakaranas na ng pagtatae. Hindi lamang impeksiyon sa tiyan ang nagdudulot ng pagtatae; kung minsan ang pagtatae ay dulot din ng pagkain.


Ano ba ang mga pagkain na palaging nagdudulot ng diarrhea? Dapat mo itong malaman para iwasan mo ang pagkain ng mga ito bago magbiyahe o bago ang mga importanteng event sa buhay mo.


Ang una mong iwasan ay ang pagkain ng mga piniritong pagkain. Ang mga pagkain na may mataas na taba ay magreresulta sa pagtatae. Ang mga citrus fruits ay may mataas na fiber content na pwedeng kapitan ng mga mikrobyo na makakaimpeksyon.


Dahan dahan sa pagkain ng dalandan, kahel at iba pang mga citrus fruits kapag masama ang pakiramdam ng iyong tiyan. Ang artipisyal na asukal ay pwedeng magdulot ng pagtatae at sakit ng tiyan. Ang iba sa mga ito ay naglalaman ng asukal na sorbitol na hindi kayang idigest ng ating mga tiyan.


Ang labis na pagkain ng fiber ay pwede ring magdulot ng hangin sa tiyan at pagtatae. Ang pagkain ng mga sitaw, bataw o munggo ay pwede ring magdulot ng hangin at sakit sa tiyan at pagtatae. Ang mga pagkaing ito ay nag-aakit ng mikrobyo na nagdudulot ng sakit sa tiyan.


Ang mga gulay tulad ng repolyo at brokuli ay naglalaman ng hindi madaling matunaw na mga asukal at magdudulot ng kabag. Lutuin ng mabuti ang mga ito para hindi ka magkakaproblema.


Ang mga maanghang na pagkain ay nagdudulot ng heartburn o hapdi sa tiyan kapag hindi matunaw ng mabuti ang mga ito pagkatapos kainin. Ang culprit ditto ay ang mainit na sahog chili peppers, na tinatawag na capsaicin.


Kapag ikaw ay nagtatae, iwasan ang pagbiyahe at ang mga pagkain na ito upang maging kumportable ka. Kapag ikaw ay nagtatae nan g higit sa sampung beses sa isang araw, nagsusuka ng labis, nahihilo at nanunuyo ang labi at bunganga, magpakunsulta kaagad sa iyong duktor para magamot ka kaagad.


Symptoms: Softness of the stools when defecating does not absolutely mean that you are having diarrheal episodes. Instead, diarrhea means


Aside from these, other symptoms manifested by a patient with diarrhea may include abdominal pain, fever, bleeding and lightheadedness or dizziness when dehydration occurs. Signs of dehydration appear when the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes specifically the salts potassium and sodium. Dehydration usually happens when diarrhea becomes chronic and persists for several days.


 

Diarrhea is the more than usual frequency of passing stools which is watery and of greater volume. There are instances where diarrhea lasts for weeks but it usually occurs for a couple of days only. When diarrhea lasts for weeks, it may imply other underlying conditions which has to be given great attention.


Causes: There are various causes of diarrhea. Food, medications and stress can cause diarrhea. However, is some cases, it can be due to bacteria or virus. Bacteria are often found in raw meats, eggs, shellfish, and unpasteurized milk and when ingested, it can wreak havoc to your digestive system. Moreover, bacteria can also thrive in food which is not refrigerated well which may become spoiled before the patient eats it. On the other hand, viral infections can also cause diarrhea. These types of infection are highly contagious, traveling easily from unwashed hand to unwashed hand.


Treatments: In most common situations, the primary goal in the management of diarrhea is fluid and electrolyte replacement. This can be done by increasing intake of fluids which contain electrolytes including sodium, potassium and chloride. In addition to this, you should also follow a BRAT diet -

There are major causes of diarrhea which include infection, malnutrition, contaminated source, and other causes. Diarrhea caused by infection can be attributed to the intake of contaminated water with the presence of bacteria, virus, or parasites. Malnutrition is also related to diarrhea as it makes children affected by diarrhea easily. The source from which feces contaminate water also contribute to the causes of diarrhea. Animals, sewage, and septic tanks are responsible for the contamination. Proper hygiene and sanitation should also be highlighted among the causes.

Signs and Symptoms

Diarrhea can further be characterized with the following symptoms: frequent watery and loose stools, stomach cramps, painful abdominal area, fever, blood in the stool, bloating. It is alarming when your diarrhea still persists after 2 days. Beyond this, you become very dehydrated which is not a good sign. When you are having black stools, immediately see a doctor and you have very high-grade fever. Among children, see the doctor in haste when the child is abnormally sleepy, very thirsty, there is marked sunken abdomen, eyeballs and very dry skin.

Prevention and Treatment


Prevention of diarrhea include securing a safe drinking water, observance of proper sanitation and hand washing, breastfeeding for children, increased knowledge regarding spread of infection. In treating diarrhea, these are the things to follow: rehydration with the use of oral rehydration salts (ORS), use of zinc supplements to shorten the episodes of diarrhea, rehydration with the use of intravenous fluids, and intake of nutritious foods.

About the author

Dr. Marie Gabrielle Laguna-Bedia

Internal Medicine/ Adult Medicine/ Palliative Medicine. Online Consultation at https://www.facebook.com/bediamedicalclinic/
Profession: Internal Medicine
Bedia Medical Clinic
Office Address: Meds at Sea Pharmacy, Tabucan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
Philippines , Iloilo , Iloilo City

 

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