Diarrhea What is Diarrhoea Diarrhoea is a symptom

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Diarrhea

Diarrhea

What is Diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is a symptom characterized by an abnormal increase in stool

What is Diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is a symptom characterized by an abnormal increase in stool frequency (more than 3 times daily) or liquidity (> 80% water); The normal frequency of bowel movements varies with each individual Diarrhoea

DEFINITIONS – IDSA & WGO “Diarrhea” is an alteration in a normal bowel movement

DEFINITIONS – IDSA & WGO “Diarrhea” is an alteration in a normal bowel movement characterized by an increase in the water content, volume, or frequency of stools. In adults, a decrease in consistency (i. e. , soft or liquid) and an increase in frequency of bowel movements to >3 stools per day (24 hrs) have often been used as a definition for epidemiological investigations. Diarrhea is defined as daily stools with a mass greater than 15 g/kg for children younger than 2 years and greater than 200 g for children aged 2 years and older. “Infectious diarrhea” is diarrhea due to an infectious etiology, often accompanied by symptoms of nausea, vomiting, or abdominal cramps. Dysentery describes an infectious diarrhea with visible blood and mucus in the stool. “Acute diarrhea” is an episode of diarrhea of <14 days in duration. “Persistent diarrhea” is diarrhea of 14 or more days in duration. Some experts refer to diarrhea that lasts 30 days or more as “chronic. ” Diarrhoea 3

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea

Causes: bacterial or viral infection through ingestion of contaminated food or drink; 1. E.

Causes: bacterial or viral infection through ingestion of contaminated food or drink; 1. E. Coli, S. aureus toxins mucosal cells hypersecretion of fluid watery diarrhoea with little or no fever or other symptoms; Diarrhoea

Causes: 2. Invasive E. coli, salmonella and shigella: directly invade mucosal epithelial cells and

Causes: 2. Invasive E. coli, salmonella and shigella: directly invade mucosal epithelial cells and cause an inflammatory reaction less fluid diarrhoea accompanied by nausea, vomiting, cramps and sometimes lowgrade fever Diarrhoea

Causes: 3. Viral infections, which often affect babies and young children, also produce watery

Causes: 3. Viral infections, which often affect babies and young children, also produce watery diarrhoea 4. Non-infective causes: stress, alcohol, and hot spicy food 5. Drugs: antibiotics “all but varying degrees”. Depends on extent that drug disrupts normal intestinal microflora. Other: laxatives, misoprostol. Olsalazine, anticancer, antihypertensive agents, parasympathomimitic drugs, digoxin, quinidine, magnesium hydroxide. 6. Chronic diarrhea. Lasts more than 4 weeks. Protozoal infections, food, IBS, hyperthyroidism. Diarrhoea

Infectious diarrhea is further classified into non-inflammatory and inflammatory diarrhea. Non-inflammatory diarrheas Inflammatory diarrheas

Infectious diarrhea is further classified into non-inflammatory and inflammatory diarrhea. Non-inflammatory diarrheas Inflammatory diarrheas Generally a less severe illness Generally a more severe illness Patients present with nonbloody, watery stools; patients are afebrile and without significant abdominal pain. Patients present with bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, and fever. Examination of stool specimens does not reveal the presence of fecal white blood cells (WBC) or occult blood. Examination of stool specimens reveals the presence of large numbers of fecal leukocytes. Typically caused by rotaviruses, noroviruses, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Cryptosporidium parvum, and Giardia lamblia. Caused by invasive pathogens including Campylobacter jejuni, Shigella species, Salmonella species, Clostridium difficile, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), and Entamoeba histolytica. Most patients require only supportive therapies Selected persons may benefit from antimicrobial therapy directed at the causative pathogen. Diarrhoea 8

Consequences Normal faeces contain 60 -85 % water Water loss during defecation= 70 -200

Consequences Normal faeces contain 60 -85 % water Water loss during defecation= 70 -200 m. L/day In diarrhoea: water loss 4 X normal K and Na loss fall in plasma p. H (acidosis) serious metabolic consequences Fluid & electrolyte losses are increased if vomiting also occurs Diarrhoea

Consequences In babies/children: hazardous as high proportion of total body weight is lost and

Consequences In babies/children: hazardous as high proportion of total body weight is lost and dehydration can occur very rapidly Elderly are also particularly sensitive to the effects of fluid and electrolytes loss, especially if on diuretics Reduction in blood volume + RAS + aldosterone (1) loss of K (hypokalemia) (2) Excessive fluid loss reduction of renal artery flow renal failure Diarrhoea

Patient Evaluation: All of the following must be considered before selecting the most appropriate

Patient Evaluation: All of the following must be considered before selecting the most appropriate management. q. Age q. Onset and duration or diarrhea q. Description of stool q. Other symptoms q. Medications q. Recent travel q. Medical history. Diarrhoea 12

When to refer to a physician v Very young or very old. v Blood/mucus

When to refer to a physician v Very young or very old. v Blood/mucus in stool. v High fever (greater than 38. 5 ˚C). v Dehydration or weight loss greater than 5 % of total body weight. Signs of dehydration: dry mouth, sunken eyes, crying without tears, dry skin that is less elastic than normal skin (decreased skin turgor with tenting). v Severe vomiting. . v Duration: (see following slide) Diarrhoea 13

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea

When to Refer? (Duration) If diarrhoea lasts more than: 72 hours : adults and

When to Refer? (Duration) If diarrhoea lasts more than: 72 hours : adults and older children 48 hours : children < 3 years old & elderly 24 hours in children < 1 year old Refer Immediately in infants under 3 months old Diarrhoea

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Treatment of children based on the degree of dehydration Diarrhoea 17

Treatment of children based on the degree of dehydration Diarrhoea 17

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea

Treatment Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) Opioids Adsorpants Dietary management In UK: belladonna extract Diarrhoea

Treatment Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) Opioids Adsorpants Dietary management In UK: belladonna extract Diarrhoea

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) First line treatment of acute diarrhoea the very young &

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) First line treatment of acute diarrhoea the very young & elderly (particularly important) ORT not intended to relieve symptoms Use of antidiarrheals (antimotility drugs or adorbants) is regarded unnecessary and sometimes undesirable Use of antidiarrheals (for comfort/convenience) is used as adjunct to ORT Diarrhoea

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) Mode of action: replace water and electrolytes lost through diarrhoea

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) Mode of action: replace water and electrolytes lost through diarrhoea and vomiting; K & Na: replace ions citrate and/or bicarbonate: correct acidosis glucose: carrier for Na ions and hence water across the mucosa of the small intestine Diarrhoea

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) ORT is not intended to stop diarrhoea, but acute diarrhoea

Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) ORT is not intended to stop diarrhoea, but acute diarrhoea is self-limiting and normally ceases within 24 -48 hours; ORT can be recommended for patients of any age, even when referral to a doctor is considered necessary Diarrhoea

An oral rehydration product (Dioralyte Relief [Sanofi-Aventis]) containing powdered rice starch in place of

An oral rehydration product (Dioralyte Relief [Sanofi-Aventis]) containing powdered rice starch in place of glucose is claimed to achieve even greater rehydration than glucose over time, and the rice starch is claimed to help produce firmer stools, leading to faster recovery compared with glucose. A Cochrane Review found that polymer (including rice)-based ORS showed some advantages compared with glucose-based ORS for treating diarrhea of any cause. Diarrhoea 23

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea

Dose & Administration of ORS the content of 1 sachet or 2 effervescent tablets

Dose & Administration of ORS the content of 1 sachet or 2 effervescent tablets should be dissolved in 200 -250 ml of water (freshly bolied and cooled in case of infants) discard unused solution 1 hr after reconstitution or no longer than 24 hrs (if refrigerated) Dose, adults: 200 -400 ml after every loose motion, or 2 -4 L over 4 -6 hrs Diarrhoea

Dose & Administration of ORS Patients may prefer to sip 1 -2 tsp every

Dose & Administration of ORS Patients may prefer to sip 1 -2 tsp every few minutes rather than drink large quantities less frequently children > 2 yrs: cupful (200 ml) after every loose stool children < 2 yrs: ¼- ½ cupful Infants: 1 -1. 5 normal feed volume Both breast and bottle-fed babies should continue to be fed normally (without dilution) Diarrhoea

Contraindications & cautions No contraindications to ORS unless the patient is vomiting frequently IV

Contraindications & cautions No contraindications to ORS unless the patient is vomiting frequently IV fluid and electrolyte replacement; fluid overload from excessive administration of ORS is highly unlikely unless continued for babies and young children > 48 hrs (recognised by puffy eyelids) rapidly withhold ORS and other liquids Diarrhoea

Dietary Management Traditionally: withdrawal of feedings, initiation of clear liquids, with a slow reintroduction

Dietary Management Traditionally: withdrawal of feedings, initiation of clear liquids, with a slow reintroduction of feedings in 24 hrs However, oral intake does not worsen diarrhoea, clinically significant nutrient malabsorption is uncommon (80 -95% CHO, 70% of fat and 75% of the nitrogen from protein) in acute diarrhoea and bowel rest is generally not necessary Diarrhoea

What foods are best for refeeding? Diet should include: complex carbohydrate-rich foods (e. g.

What foods are best for refeeding? Diet should include: complex carbohydrate-rich foods (e. g. white boiled rice, potatoes, white bread) Yogurt (why? ) lean meats (e. g. steamed chicken) Some fruits and vegetables (e. g. blueberries, bananas) Diarrhoea

What foods are best for refeeding? most infants and children with diarheoa can tolerate

What foods are best for refeeding? most infants and children with diarheoa can tolerate full-strength breast milk and cow’s milk; The familiar BRAT (bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast) is frequently prescribed insufficient calories, protein and fat especially in strict or prolonged use and is not recommended by AAP Diarrhoea