Symptoms

• Main Symptoms of Diarrhoea:

  • frequent urge to empty bowels multiple times a day, 
  • bowels are not formed. 
  • Large stools
  • Urgency
  • Bowels could be smelly
  • Bowels may or may not have mucous
  • Bowels may or may not have blood streaks
    

    The Diarrhoea could accompany other symptoms like:

    • Nausea
    • Bloating
    • Vomitting
    • Stomach cramps
    • Dehydration
    • Fatigue
    • Decreased urination
    • Increased thirst
    • Headaches
    • Increase heart rate
    • Dry mouth

    Diarrhoea can affect babies, infants and children too, causing symptoms of: 

    • sunken eyes
    • dry skin
    • decreased and smelly urine
    • headaches
    • fatigue and lethargy
    • lack of tears
    • drowsiness
    • irritability 

    How can I prevent diarrhoea?

    Prevention is better than cure. By applying common practices of hygiene and sanitation, most cases of diarrhea can be avoided.

    • refrigerate food leftovers properly
    • avoid cross contamination
    • wash hands before eating and cooking
    • wash all vegetables and fruits before consuming
    • thaw frozen food in refrigerator first

    How can I prevent diarrhoea when traveling?

     It is common to acquire “Bali Belly” or “Dehli Belly” when traveling to exotic countries. 

    The best ways to prevent “Traveller’s diarrhea” are:

    • avoid using tap water or water from a dodgy source.
    • Avoid ice cubes
    • wash hands and utensils before use
    • only drink bottled or boiled water
    • only eat cooked food such as curries and avoid cold raw foods such as salads or cold meat.
    • Take our highly recommended “Gastro relief” homeopathy drops and “ Gut Tonic” homeopathy drops from Naturepathics range when traveling. Use the gut tonic as preventative and Gastro relief when you have symptoms
      

      Natural treatments for diarrhoea

      At Morkare, we love helping people with acute and chronic diarrhea. We use a holistic approach in treating diarrhoea

      1. Treat the infection: bacteria, Viral or parasites. Our Naturopaths have created a GUT CLEANSE program that holistically heals the gut Micorbiome in 4 easy steps
      2. Treat the chronic inflammatory condition. Our Maturopaths follow our comprehensive “ Cleanse and Energize” program to repair the gut, heal the infection and reduce inflammation for those who suffer from chronic diarrhoea
      3. Our naturopaths and homoeopaths use “Naturepathics” homeopathy range for GUT, which has been effective for many of our patients, including infants and children.
      4. Our naturopaths try to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, reduce histamine, balance hormones and treat deficiencies. which could all result from or cause chronic diarrhoea. 

      Other natural treatments include:

      1. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broths, and sports drinks.
      2. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, as these can dehydrate you.
      3. Eat bland foods, such as rice, toast, and bananas.
      4. Avoid fatty, spicy, and sugary foods.

      There are a number of natural remedies that may help to relieve the symptoms of diarrhoea. These include:

      • Probiotics:Probiotics are live bacteria that are good for your gut health. They can help to restore the balance of bacteria in your gut after diarrhoea.
      • Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea properties. It may help to relieve stomach cramps and nausea associated with diarrhoea.
      • Peppermint: Peppermint has antispasmodic properties, which means it can help to relax the muscles in your intestines. This can help to relieve stomach cramps and diarrhoea.

      It is important to note that natural remedies are not a substitute for medical treatment. If you have any concerns about diarrhoea, you should see a doctor

      Can teething cause Diarrhoea ? 

      Yes it may as its an inflammatory condition and it can irritate the gut lining

      Can antibiotics cause diarrhoea? 

      Yes, some antibiotics can be very strong for the gut and can cause diarrhoea

      Can alcohol cause diarrhoea?

      Yes, alcohol can cause liver inflammation and liver diseases leading to diarrhoea

      Can magnesium cause diarrhoea?

      Some magensiums can irritate nervous system that may cause loose stools

      Can anxiety cause diarrhoea?

      Many people feels anxiety in the stomach and can experience diarrhoea when anxious

      Can probiotics cause diarrhoea?

      People who may have SIBO or other gut sensitivity, may experience some diarrhoea and bloating after probiotics.

If you often get diarrhoea book in to see one of our team members who are best to discuss your gut health and create a tailored plan to address the underlying causes of diarrhoea.