What Is Travelers Diarrhea?
5. Complications
The more severe cases can mean the patient is persistently vomiting and passing watery stools. This means that they will be ejecting a lot of fluids from their body before they can be absorbed. It will also mean that the patient will be losing a lot of minerals, including salt.
These factors can cause the patient to become very hydrated, and this can cause some very serious problems. Severe dehydration can lead to complications like organ damage and it can even cause the patient to go into a coma. Patient’s with any medical condition should be sure to stay hydrated, and vulnerable people should be monitored closely.
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