What Causes Diarrhea?
10. Treatment
Treating diarrhea will depend on the underlying cause. In many cases, it is simply a case of having the patient resting up and drinking plenty of fluids. In some cases, the patient will need to stop taking certain medication, or at least cut down on how much of the medication they are using.
Medication will be required in other cases, however, and this will mean antibiotics if bacteria are present. Anti-inflammatories and immune suppression medication may also be used if the patient has a disorder of the digestive system. It will also sometimes be necessary to provide medication that will help to keep the patient hydrated.
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