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DiarrhoeaDiarrhoea
3-4 million people die3-4 million people die
What causes
diarrhoea?
What causes
diarrhoea?
Intestinal infectionsIntestinal infections
•Not washing
•Not washing•Dirty water
•Dirty water•Bad food
•Bad food•Unwashed vegetables
•Unwashed vegetables
AIDS and malnutritionAIDS and malnutrition
Some medicines
Some medicines
Other DiseasesOther Diseases•Malaria•Malaria•Ear and urine infection•Ear and urine infection•Pneumonia and tonsillitis
•Pneumonia and tonsillitis•Cancer of the large intestines
•Cancer of the large intestines
How can diarrhoea be dangerous to health?
How can diarrhoea be dangerous to health?
DehydrationDehydration
Drink waterDrink water
Malnourished childrenMalnourished children
How should we treat diarrhoea?
How should we treat diarrhoea?
1. Prevent or treat dehydration
1. Prevent or treat dehydration
Rehydration drinkRehydration drink
Drink every few minutes
Drink every few minutes
2. Give food2. Give food
Small amounts frequently
Small amounts frequently
3. Keep giving breast milk
3. Keep giving breast milk
Cow’s milkCow’s milk
Sometimes makes diarrhoea worse
Sometimes makes diarrhoea worse
4. Consult health worker before giving medicine
4. Consult health worker before giving medicine
When should we seek medical help?
When should we seek medical help?
If diarrhoea is severe
If diarrhoea is severe
Dehydrated and getting worse
Dehydrated and getting worse
Blood in the stoolsBlood in the stools
Much vomitingMuch vomiting
Not getting better after 4 days
Not getting better after 4 days
If stool looks like rice water
If stool looks like rice water
High fever or other signs
High fever or other signs
Severe abdominal pain
Severe abdominal pain
Swelling or fitsSwelling or fits
Continue giving liquids
Continue giving liquids
How can we prevent diarrhoea?
How can we prevent diarrhoea?
Cleanliness and nutritionCleanliness and nutrition
BreastfeedBreastfeed
Do not use a bottle
Do not use a bottle
Breastfeed for 4-6 months
Breastfeed for 4-6 months
Keep yard cleanKeep yard clean
Clean waterClean water
Always wash your hands
Always wash your hands
Separate eating utensilsSeparate eating utensils
Store food in clean, cool place
Store food in clean, cool place
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you.” Isaiah 41:10
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you.” Isaiah 41:10
