World ORS Day 2017
Author - Julia Hazaline
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jul 29, 2017
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World ORS Day 2017
ORS day is celebrated to highlight the importance of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and its significance in the treatment of dehydration.Diarrhea - Symptom Evaluation
Diarrhea means loose, watery stools which occur frequently. It occurs when the intestines fail to absorb the liquids or when excess fluid leaks into the lumen.Diarrhea in Children
Diarrheal disease in children is a common clinical illness in practice. It, is a largely self-limited disease with many etiologies. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children in developing countries.Probiotics to Treat Infectious Diarrhea
Probiotics have been found to be a safe intervention to reduce the duration and severity of acute infectious diarrhea.Amoebic Dysentery / Amoebiasis
It is the infection of the large intestine, sometimes involving the liver. It causes diarrhoea among other symptoms.Role of Probiotics in Treating Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that not only help in the proper functioning of digestive tract but also reduce the presence of harmful microbes in the intestinal tract.Advertisement
