Why do I sometimes have diarrhea?
Diarrhea (diarrhoea) is a common digestive problem that can be caused by a variety of reasons. The following is a structured analysis and answers to diarrhea-related health topics that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Analysis of common causes
| Cause classification | specific factors | Proportion (discussion popularity in the entire network) |
|---|---|---|
| Diet related | Food poisoning, raw and cold foods, lactose intolerance | 42% |
| Infectious | Viruses (such as norovirus), bacteria (such as E. coli) | 33% |
| drug reaction | Antibiotics, laxatives, chemotherapy drugs | 12% |
| chronic disease | Irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease | 8% |
| Others | stress, traveler's diarrhea | 5% |
2. Recent hot-related events
1.Summer food safety warning: Market regulatory authorities in many places issued reminders that diarrhea cases caused by spoilage of fresh food increased by 25% month-on-month in July.
2.Norovirus active phase: Clusters of infections have occurred in some kindergartens in the south, and related topics have been read more than 8 million times.
3.Controversy over Internet celebrity drinks causing diarrhea: A certain brand of "Ice Bock" milk tea was complained of causing diarrhea to consumers, and tests found that the coliform bacteria exceeded the standard.
3. Symptom classification and response suggestions
| Severity | Typical symptoms | Recommended actions |
|---|---|---|
| Mild | Loose stools 3-5 times a day, no fever | Supplement electrolytes and observe for 24 hours |
| Moderate | Watery stools 6-10 times/day, accompanied by abdominal pain | Oral rehydration salt + montmorillonite powder |
| Severe | Bloody/mucusy stools, persistent vomiting | Seek medical attention immediately and require stool culture and examination |
4. Hot search list of preventive measures
According to the voting data of health accounts:
| Ranking | prevention methods | support rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet | 97% |
| 2 | Avoid eating seafood that has been left overnight | 89% |
| 3 | Regular cleaning and disinfection of refrigerators | 76% |
| 4 | Use of serving chopsticks for serving meals | 68% |
5. Latest suggestions from experts
1.Timing of rehydration: The Chinese Medical Doctor Association recommends starting fluid replenishment within 1 hour after the first loose stool, and adding 100-200ml of fluid for each episode of diarrhea.
2.Probiotic selection: Clinically proven effective strains include Saccharomyces boulardii (strong recommendation) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (weak recommendation).
3.diet modification: A BRAT diet (banana, rice, apple puree, toast) is recommended in the acute phase, and low-fat meat is gradually added during the recovery phase.
6. Danger signs to be wary of
Seek medical attention immediately when:
• Diarrhea that persists for more than 48 hours without relief
• Blood or tarry stools
• Significant decrease in urine output (adults <500ml/day)
• accompanied by confusion or convulsions
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is July 1-10, 2023. The sources include the National Health Commission’s bulletin, Weibo Health Topics, Zhihu Medical Q&A and other platforms.
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